Dell to Phase Out XPS Gaming Systems

Dell’s XPS machines have long been statures in their product line-up, but according to the Wall Street Journal, it might not remain that way for much longer. In an attempt to either have a slimmer line-up or push more people towards their recent acquisition, Alienware will become the sole builder of gaming machines for the company.

The problem might be that Dell’s own XPS line-up didn’t suck, because the report notes that they “ate into” Alienware’s sales. Of course it’s obvious now that Dell would much rather see Alienware succeed in that particular market, rather than see their own systems sell. What an odd situation to be in.

It’s an interesting turn regardless, and even though I never owned an XPS, they’ve gotten so good in the past couple of years. It’s too bad to see them go.

This will effectively leave Alienware as the sole high-end PC game offering from Dell which acquired the Miami-based game system maker in 2006. Dell’s XPS game PC line “ate into” Alienware sales, according to the report.

Source: Nanotech: The Circuits Blog