Microsoft Has Likely Sold Fewer Than 30 Million Xbox Series X|S Consoles
Take-Two reports that hardware makers have sold 94+ million current-generation video games consoles. Let's do some math.
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Better than expected although it’s mostly Series S behind those numbers. I don’t think Microsoft is about to pull a PS3-level comeback but they might catch a breath thanks to how good this year’s lineup is.
they might catch a breath thanks to how good this year’s lineup is
The lineup Microsoft's higher ups and/or shareholders make them release on PlayStation and Switch 2 as well because the takeover of ABK sunk too much money and Xbox alone cannot recuperate it. The games that don't get released on Sony and Nintendo consoles usually work better on PC, even though they add artificial and ridiculous raytracing demands in Indiana Jones and Doom Dark Ages (the PS5 are less demanding versions, so that alternative exists).
There is less reason than ever to get an Xbox console.
I got it for backwards compatibility since there’s so little worthwhile stuff being released these days. Game Pass is a good bang for the buck so people will keep buying Series S for their kids, otherwise MS would be toast. With titles as good as upcoming ones timed exclusivity might be enough to get some market share.
People invested in the Xbox ecosystem probably already have one, though.
I usually see Series S as a sole or secondary system so that your kids can game on a budget. When you’re gaming on subscription service you’re not really invested in the ecosystem and I think Microsoft is banking on a low barrier of entry. Unfortunately for them that also means it’s rather hard to retain those people. They might achieve a spectacular success in 2025 and have nothing to show next year.
Microsoft is no longer even trying for a PS3 comeback. They've fully accepted that the market realities are different now, and they've pivoted. Every one of their games going forward will be multi platform.