Microsoft had to use Xbox dev kits to run a 'Halo Infinite' tournament

Even Microsoft is feeling the sting of ongoing Xbox shortages. Kotakunotes Microsoft resorted to using Xbox Series X dev kits (not pictured) to run the first big Halo Infinite tournament, the Halo Championship Series' Raleigh Major, this weekend. Simply put, the company couldn't find enough retail consoles to use -- the "global supply chain shortage is real," 343 Industries' eSports lead Tahir Hasandjekic said. The dev kits are "functionally identical" to off-the-shelf consoles and will operate ...