There are Apple Stores. So why not Microsoft Stores? It’s a good question. Turns out there is a Microsoft store. Only…it’s at Microsoft HQ, isn’t open to the public and isn’t even a real store.
Confused? Let’s take a tour. It’s called the Microsoft Retail Experience Center, and is apparently designed to show how “Microsoft and the retail industry can address rising consumer expectations and competitive pressures during today’s challenging [[link]] economic conditions”.
Though really, it could just as easily be a concept for a possible future roll-out of dedicated Microsoft stores.
The 20,000-square-foot facility shows [[link]] what a Microsoft Store would look like, were such a thing to exist. There are 360 games, 360s, 360 demos, accessories & Live points cards, and even some of Microsoft’s other stuff on show. Like Zunes. Oh, and Windows.
Best part? The exit doors. With the painted-on car park scene. Creepy.
Microsoft’s Fake Retail Store Looks Good, Reminds Us Of [[link]] Their Real Retail Store [Gizmodo]
https://gizmodo.com/microsofts-fake-retail-store-looks-good-reminds-us-of-5130597