Update: Microsoft claims retailers remain "committed" to Xbox

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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.

I got a late model 360 last year to pair with my multiformat monitor. It's crazy how many good and underrated Xbox 360 exclusives there were. So much of what they made like Halo Wars and Viva Pinata flew under the radar. If they just went back to that level of creativity I would be happy to buy Xbox games again.