Xbox Might Be Cooked

Microsoft just slapped a 50% price hike on Game Pass and gamers are livid—even as Xbox’s gaming revenue soars to record highs. The video unpacks the weird contradictions in Xbox’s playbook: talking up fresh consoles and hardware while quietly pivoting to mobile, axing studios, and leaning into services over dedicated boxes. Is Microsoft quietly trading in its flagship console for a Windows-centric, multi-platform future?

Despite the backlash, Xbox is raking in more cash than ever—though many fans worry Game Pass is getting “enshittified” and losing its killer value. The real hope? That Microsoft refocuses on stellar games instead of short-term margins. Can Xbox rise like a phoenix from this blunder, or is the console era truly on its last life bar?

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