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curl-6 on 13 October 2025
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Leynos said:
curl-6 said:

Unlike many I don't wish for the demise of Xbox, as I believe competition makes gaming better for the players, but it's hard for me to take Microsoft at their word given how many times they've walked back on their promises in recent years.

The next 12 months or so will tell the tale; the way things are going, they're gonna need a miracle to keep their console business afloat.

I don't know who is cheering for it. To me, it's just frustrating and baffling they have been since towards the end of the 360 era. People think it began with XBO but it began around 2008-2009 when Matrick took over. Then Phil, over the long term, did more damage than Matrick. It just amazes me that Xbox makes 90s SEGA look competent in management. DC was a beloved console, but SEGA just ran out of money to keep it going. No Xbox console since the 360 has been beloved. Just bad leadership. Ruining franchises. Lies and deception. Greed like EA. I wanted to see them turn it around. I think the Series X is a great piece of hardware, and they make the best controller. Just what has happened to this brand is sad and frustrating.

Oh I wasn't referring to you, just generally all over the internet their downfall's being met with cheers.

And they do kinda deserve it for how horrendous their management has been for so long, but the less competition Sony/Nintendo have, the less incentive they'll have to be customer-friendly; we're already seeing Sony tighten their grip now that they don't have to worry about Xbox.