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[the-pi-guy]

Nate says there will still be Xbox exclusives. 

It sounds like a number of games are under consideration for multiplatform, perhaps even some surprising ones, but MS is not exiting the console business. 

Yes but they won't be "exclusives" they will be exclusives*. Meaning they will all basically just be timed exclusives because if they don't sell well or do what Microsoft needs them to do they can just turn around and sell them on PlayStation to make up the short fall.

They will be Exclusive.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/microsoft-will-share-more-details-about-the-vision-for-the-future-of-xbox-next-week.813255/page-78?post=118753812#post-118753812

You think something like Starfield is off the table now? Or Do you think the backlash has caused them to change some plans like Starfield going to Playstation?

Honestly, I couldn't even venture a guess. I've heard that the latter may have pushed them to change plans, but I can't verify that claim. My confidence remains with what I reported back in January.

I've been vocal on this forum and elsewhere that it was never going to be everything. Some took it to mean MS is leaving hardware... which they aren't.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/microsoft-will-share-more-details-about-the-vision-for-the-future-of-xbox-next-week.813255/page-78?post=118753509#post-118753509

There is nothing to suggest MS is exiting the console business. Shift in strategy? Sure; but they'll be there alongside PS6 with new hardware to compete.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/xbox-game-studios-bethesda-abk-ot29-the-temple-of-doomers.807216/page-200?post=118654527#post-118654527

Last edited by the-pi-guy - on 06 February 2024