Xbox’s balancing act
Microsoft’s 50% Game Pass price hike has gamers up in arms, yet its gaming division is raking in record revenue. This video digs into that bizarre contrast: Xbox consoles are sliding, studios keep closing, and Microsoft’s promising fresh hardware while seemingly pivoting toward mobile and a Windows-centric, multi-platform future. It’s a case study in “enshittification,” asking if the allure of services is swallowing dedicated hardware—and what that means for gamers’ wallets and experiences.
Can Xbox rise again?
Despite self-inflicted wounds, Xbox is more profitable than ever. The discussion covers what the division’s done right, the real cost of “Xbox everywhere,” and whether a Phoenix-style comeback—think big new Forza or killer exclusives—can restore faith. In short: Xbox might be cooked, but it’s far from done.
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