I always considered great graphics as a plus feature but not an absolute necessity. Especially if it minimises gameplay and replay value. MS games have nice graphics and most of them sport replay value like no Sony game can offer. But I think cheerleaders from both camps have a different mindset and like their games differently. Ofc it's my opinion but Xbox gamers value multiplay and replayability while Sony gamers prefer storytelling, presentation and graphics. This is how I always viewed things especially when reading comments for many years but it doesn't mean it's true, just my personal observation.
I agree though that MS first party studios should be able to make new IPs.








