Microsoft just slapped a 50% price hike on Game Pass—even as Xbox gaming revenue hits record highs—and fans are understandably furious. Console sales are slipping, studios keep getting shuttered, and while new Xbox hardware is teased, the real focus seems to be a shift toward mobile and Windows-centric services.
Despite the backlash and the dreaded “enshittification” of Game Pass, Xbox is raking in more cash than ever. The big question now: is Microsoft ready to ditch dedicated consoles in favor of quarterly service dollars, or will it double down on killer games and a true next-gen hardware push?
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