Spanish leaker eXtas1s claims several retail stores in Spain will stop selling Xbox Series consoles after Microsoft allegedly told them the company is not supplying more hardware. The report comes just one day after Jez Corden and Microsoft both confirmed Xbox hardware plans remain on track, creating a direct contradiction between credible Windows Central reporting and a controversial Spanish insider with a mixed track record. The timing couldn’t be worse for Xbox as retail confidence collapses alongside Game Pass restructuring backlash.
The eXtas1s Claim Breakdown
According to eXtas1s’ sources, several retail stores in Spain will stop selling Xbox Series consoles after being informed by Microsoft that no additional hardware shipments are coming. The claim specifically targets Spain rather than broader European or global retail, which could indicate regional supply chain issues rather than wholesale hardware abandonment. However, the wording that Microsoft is not supplying more hardware sounds absolute, suggesting a permanent cessation rather than temporary stock delays.
The Reddit post sharing eXtas1s’ information generated immediate skepticism. One commenter asked why OP continues to share posts about Extas1s, especially since you mentioned months ago that you were done with him due to his unreliability. Another comment simply stated can we please consider banning Extas1’s posts, while a third called him a fraudulent source who claimed there would be positive developments before the Game Pass price hike that turned out negative instead.
eXtas1s’ Track Record Problem
eXtas1s operates as a Spanish-language YouTube content creator and leaker focusing on Xbox news. His track record includes both accurate and wildly inaccurate predictions, making him a polarizing figure in leak communities. He correctly predicted the October 1 Game Pass announcement days before it happened, telling followers that big news regarding Gamepass will be announced on October 1st. That accuracy bought him credibility that previous misses had damaged.
However, eXtas1s also claimed in August 2024 that four more first-party Xbox games are set to release for PlayStation without providing details on timing or titles. While some multiplatform announcements materialized like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Doom: The Dark Ages, the vague four more games claim remains unverified. In June 2025, he alleged Microsoft either paused or slowed down bringing its games to PS5 following fan backlash to Indiana Jones’ PlayStation announcement, which Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s annual letter seemingly contradicted by stating we continue to extend our content to new platforms.
Gears of War Collection Multiplatform Claims
eXtas1s claimed in March 2025 that Gears of War E-Day is scheduled for 2026 with a slim possibility of being moved forward to 2025, and that the long-desired Gears of War Collection is currently scheduled for 2025 with a reveal set for The Xbox Showcase this year, coming to PS5, XSX/PC Day One. Neither announcement materialized at Xbox’s June showcase, though that doesn’t necessarily invalidate the claim since Microsoft could have delayed or changed plans. The pattern of eXtas1s making bold predictions that either partially come true or get timeline-shifted creates plausible deniability for misses while claiming credit for hits.
Spain’s Specific Retail Situation
Europe generally represents PlayStation’s strongest market, with Sony consoles dominating sales across most EU countries. Spain specifically shows heavy PlayStation preference, which one Reddit commenter noted: Europe seems like a territory dominated by PlayStation; it wouldn’t shock me if that turns out to be the case. If Xbox Series X and S sales in Spanish retail are abysmal, Microsoft might legitimately decide that shipping hardware to underperforming regions makes no financial sense.
Costco in the United States recently delisted Xbox consoles, and insider SneakersSO claimed more major retailers will follow. If that pattern extends to Spain, eXtas1s could be accurately reporting regional retailer decisions while framing them as Microsoft cutting off supply rather than retailers choosing to stop carrying underperforming hardware. The distinction matters. Microsoft not supplying more sounds like a strategic hardware exit. Retailers dropping Xbox because it doesn’t sell sounds like normal market forces.
The Contradiction With Jez Corden’s Report
Jez Corden’s October 4 Windows Central article explicitly stated that Xbox Series X and S hardware production has not ceased, and new stock will go out to retailers at its usual cadence. If eXtas1s’ claim about Spanish retailers is accurate, that directly contradicts Corden’s confirmation from multiple trusted sources. Either Corden’s sources are wrong about ongoing production and distribution, or eXtas1s misunderstood what Spanish retailers told him, or retailers are lying to eXtas1s’ sources about what Microsoft said.
A third possibility is that regional supply allocation decisions don’t contradict global hardware production continuing. Microsoft could keep producing Xbox consoles for strong markets like North America and UK while reducing or eliminating shipments to underperforming regions like Spain. That would allow both eXtas1s and Corden to be simultaneously correct from different regional perspectives. Spain losing retail Xbox presence doesn’t necessarily mean worldwide hardware cancellation, just that Microsoft is consolidating limited resources toward markets where consoles actually sell.
Why This Claim Gains Traction
The eXtas1s retail claim feels plausible in October 2025’s context despite his credibility issues. Microsoft just implemented a 50 percent Game Pass Ultimate price hike, Bloomberg reported 300 million dollars lost on Call of Duty, Costco delisted Xbox hardware, massive layoffs gutted studios, and SneakersSO’s up in the air hardware rumors gained mainstream coverage. Each negative data point makes the next negative claim easier to believe regardless of source reliability.
Reddit comments reflected this dynamic. One user stated I’ve been a PlayStation user my entire life, but I decided to get an Xbox specifically for Forza. At least I got to experience Forza 4 as an exclusive title, treating Xbox hardware as already dead. Another asked What’s going on here? Why is Microsoft allowing Sony to establish a monopoly, suggesting they believe Xbox is effectively exiting. The community sentiment assumes the worst, which gives dubious leakers like eXtas1s undeserved credibility when their negative claims align with prevailing narratives.
The Content Creator Incentive Problem
eXtas1s operates a Spanish-language YouTube channel that benefits financially from generating clicks and engagement through controversial Xbox claims. Titles like XBOX SCREWS UP AGAIN… CANCELLING ITS NEW CONSOLE? GAME PASS WILL RISE MORE drive viewership from anxious Xbox fans seeking information about their platform’s future. Whether his sources are real or fabricated matters less than whether his content generates revenue, creating perverse incentives to prioritize sensationalism over accuracy.
This doesn’t automatically mean eXtas1s is lying. Content creators can have genuine sources while also choosing which information to amplify based on engagement potential. The Spanish retail claim makes explosive headlines regardless of whether it represents localized market withdrawal or broader hardware abandonment. eXtas1s benefits from the ambiguity, getting credit if it proves true while blaming miscommunication if it doesn’t.
What Microsoft Should Clarify
If Spanish retailers are genuinely stopping Xbox sales because Microsoft told them no more hardware is coming, the company needs to clarify immediately whether this represents regional reallocation or something more concerning. Microsoft’s October 5 statement that We are actively investing in our future first-party consoles doesn’t address current-generation hardware distribution. Saying we’re making next-gen consoles doesn’t guarantee continued Series X and S production or retail commitment.
The silence creates information vacuums that leakers like eXtas1s fill with claims that may or may not be accurate. Transparency about regional supply decisions would eliminate speculation. If Microsoft is consolidating Xbox hardware to high-performing markets, admitting that prevents misinterpretation as total hardware exit. If eXtas1s is wrong and Spanish retailers continue receiving stock, correcting the record prevents false narratives from spreading. Instead, Microsoft’s standard no comment on rumors approach lets dubious claims fester.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did eXtas1s claim about Xbox retail in Spain?
eXtas1s claimed several retail stores in Spain will stop selling Xbox Series consoles after Microsoft allegedly told them the company is not supplying more hardware. The claim surfaced on October 5, 2025.
Is eXtas1s a reliable Xbox insider?
eXtas1s has a mixed track record. He correctly predicted the October 1 Game Pass announcement but also made claims about Xbox games going to PlayStation and hardware strategies that either didn’t materialize or couldn’t be verified. Many in the leaker community consider him unreliable.
Did Microsoft confirm they’re stopping Xbox hardware shipments?
No. Microsoft stated on October 5 that We are actively investing in our future first-party consoles and Jez Corden reported Xbox Series X and S hardware production has not ceased with new stock going to retailers at usual cadence.
Why would Spanish retailers stop selling Xbox?
Europe generally represents PlayStation’s strongest market with Spain showing heavy PlayStation preference. If Xbox Series X and S sales are extremely low in Spanish retail, both Microsoft and retailers might decide carrying the hardware makes no financial sense.
Does Spain dropping Xbox mean worldwide hardware cancellation?
Not necessarily. Regional supply allocation decisions don’t contradict global hardware production. Microsoft could reduce or eliminate shipments to underperforming regions while continuing production for markets where consoles actually sell.
Has Costco also stopped selling Xbox consoles?
Yes, Costco in the United States delisted Xbox consoles according to insider SneakersSO, who claimed more major retailers will follow. This preceded eXtas1s’ Spain claim by several days.
Should we trust eXtas1s’ retail claims?
Treat with skepticism. eXtas1s has credibility issues and operates a YouTube channel that benefits from controversial Xbox claims regardless of accuracy. However, the claim could represent localized truth about Spanish market withdrawal even if his framing implies broader significance.
Conclusion
eXtas1s’ claim about Spanish retailers dropping Xbox hardware due to Microsoft not supplying more consoles sits in credibility limbo between plausible regional market withdrawal and unreliable leaker sensationalism. The contradiction with Jez Corden’s confirmation that hardware production continues creates confusion that only official Microsoft clarification can resolve. Whether this represents Spain-specific supply decisions, retailer choice to stop carrying underperforming products, or fabricated claims from a questionable source remains unclear. What is clear is that Xbox’s retail presence is contracting somewhere, whether Spain specifically or more broadly, and Microsoft’s silence allows dubious leakers to fill information vacuums with claims that gain traction regardless of their accuracy. The crisis isn’t whether eXtas1s specifically is right or wrong. It’s that retail confidence in Xbox hardware has deteriorated to the point where claims like this feel believable in the first place.