Xbox’s big blunder: Microsoft just slapped a 50% price hike on Game Pass, sparking gamer outrage—even as its gaming division rakes in record revenue. Meanwhile, console sales are slipping, studios are shuttering, and Xbox is teasing new hardware while quietly steering toward PC, mobile, and a Windows-first, multi-platform play.
Can Xbox rise again? The “enshittification” of Game Pass leaves questions about value for players, but profits keep climbing. The real test: will Microsoft refocus on killer games instead of chasing quarterly growth, or is dedicated Xbox hardware on life support?
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