Microsoft upping 360 production with impending Halo 3 launch
Microsoft has reportedly been gearing up to produce more Xbox 360 units with the upcoming launch of Bungie’s Halo 3. So far, no word has been given on the total number of consoles they are planning to churn out but it looks pretty substantial based on the new info.
“Plans to promote sales of the console the third quarter of this year has Microsoft placing more OEM orders with Lite-On IT for Xbox 360 DVD-ROM drives”. This information came from industry sources in Taiwan since the optical disc drive manufacturer was unable to comment due to non-disclosure agreement.
To those who are wondering why news like this will come from Taiwan, take note that Taiwan-based component makers have been supplying Lite-On IT with the components for the drives. So they can tell when Microsoft is increasing production since it’s ordering more “raw materials”.
We think it’s a fair assumption that there will be a very sharp spike in the production of Microsoft but whether it will be sustainable is still unknown.
Via Digitimes
Microsoft has reportedly been gearing up to produce more Xbox 360 units with the upcoming launch of Bungie’s Halo 3. So far, no word has been given on the total number of consoles they are planning to churn out but it looks pretty substantial based on the new info.
“Plans to promote sales of the console the third quarter of this year has Microsoft placing more OEM orders with Lite-On IT for Xbox 360 DVD-ROM drives”. This information came from industry sources in Taiwan since the optical disc drive manufacturer was unable to comment due to non-disclosure agreement.
To those who are wondering why news like this will come from Taiwan, take note that Taiwan-based component makers have been supplying Lite-On IT with the components for the drives. So they can tell when Microsoft is increasing production since it’s ordering more “raw materials”.
We think it’s a fair assumption that there will be a very sharp spike in the production of Microsoft but whether it will be sustainable is still unknown.
Via Digitimes
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