Xbox just slapped a 50% Game Pass price hike on its loyal fanbase, sparking outrage even as its gaming division rakes in record revenue. Behind the scenes, console sales are slipping, studios are shutting down, and Microsoft is shifting focus toward services, Windows integration, and even mobile—leaving hardcore hardware fans wondering if dedicated Xbox boxes are on the chopping block.
Despite these self-inflicted wounds and the “enshittification” of Game Pass, Microsoft’s profits are soaring. The big question now is whether Xbox can double down on killer games instead of quarterly growth and rise from the ashes like a true gaming phoenix.
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