Xbox hardware is dead.

Primary gaming platform?

Xbox Series X

45.5%

Xbox Series S

4.5%

PS4 / PS4 Pro

4.5%

PS5 / PS5 Pro

40.9%

PC Masterrace

4.5%

None / Boomer

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One of the founding members of the Xbox team has questioned Microsoft’s multiplatform gaming strategy, and said they believe the Xbox hardware business is effectively “dead”.

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/i-think-xbox-hardware-is-dead-says-microsoft-gaming-veteran/

I realize this isn't directly linked to Madden Ultimate Team news, however the information potentially impacts a sizeable portion of the community. So uhhh FYI. Seems everything is about to become an "Xbox." I'm getting the sense that the next console from Microsoft may be their last. She has a full YouTube video for anyone interested: https://youtu.be/lFG7YxFFCnY

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Xbox should merge with PC market IMO. I play on PC use an xbox controller can even get gamepass. Funny how is started as a "direct x" box and might return to PC eventually. They really fumbled their established exclusives ( halo, gears, etc) They have all the money and developers but somehow ruined all these great already established franchises.

Madden on PC runs great and my hardware isn't even that advanced. Only thing that sucks is the auction house has less activity since most people play on consoles. Still have cracked team though full of GT's

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bigbrapper said:

Xbox should merge with PC market IMO. I play on PC use an xbox controller can even get gamepass. Funny how is started as a "direct x" box and might return to PC eventually. They really fumbled their established exclusives ( halo, gears, etc) They have all the money and developers but somehow ruined all these great already established franchises.

Madden on PC runs great and my hardware isn't even that advanced. Only thing that sucks is the auction house has less activity since most people play on consoles. Still have cracked team though full of GT's

We've been seeing a steady stream of PC players, even in July squads play -- it's still fairly rare, but not as uncommon as i once thought, or perhaps assumed (incorrectly). Definitely shows on the auction house, that's silly that EA split the game into separate platforms. They're incapable of putting forth the effort required to deliver a good product. Ahh well.

I believe you've just basically detailed Microsoft's new uhhh "strategy" if we can even call it that, for the video game markets... before long, EVERYTHING will basically be an Xbox (i.e. capable of playing Game Pass). I was going to make some kind of joke about an Xbox fridge, but apparently that's already a thing.

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bigbrapper said:

Xbox should merge with PC market IMO. I play on PC use an xbox controller can even get gamepass. Funny how is started as a "direct x" box and might return to PC eventually. They really fumbled their established exclusives ( halo, gears, etc) They have all the money and developers but somehow ruined all these great already established franchises.

Madden on PC runs great and my hardware isn't even that advanced. Only thing that sucks is the auction house has less activity since most people play on consoles. Still have cracked team though full of GT's

A fascinating look at the future of Xbox, this could be a turning point for the platform. I've noticed similar concerns about the sustainability of gaming ecosystems in the wider digital space. By the way, if you're interested, I came across a review of mr bet kifizetés a licensed gaming platform that offers over 3000 games, mobile support and a multi-deposit bonus system. I like to play there sometimes. Anyway, looking forward to more thoughts on the direction of Xbox development.

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I'm fairly certain that I have purchased my last console with the PS5 Pro. I don't know how much longer I'll be gaming. I'm getting up there in age and video games just don't have the same appeal/fun/enjoyment they once did

I play Madden and NHL, 1-2 games a day each and I'm looking forward to GTA VI but I just don't have the desire/ambition to play much more than that

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PaulieV said:

I'm fairly certain that I have purchased my last console with the PS5 Pro. I don't know how much longer I'll be gaming. I'm getting up there in age and video games just don't have the same appeal/fun/enjoyment they once did

I play Madden and NHL, 1-2 games a day each and I'm looking forward to GTA VI but I just don't have the desire/ambition to play much more than that

PS6 should be a legit step forward in terms of performance -- whereas the jump from PS4 Pro to PS5 was minimal, at best. Not to say that graphics fidelity is the only thing that determines how fun or enjoyable games can be, but this barely felt liek "next-gen" console when it dropped.

I'm no spring chicken myself, but turns out i can justify all my bad video game decisions and purchases on the fact that the pre-teen is into it, as well. So i've got at least one more console generation in me -- i think. I was a PC gamer for decades, until the kid got be back into the joys of being planted squarely on the couch. In terms of Madden, the game stopped being fun a while ago, however, i still very much enjoy my time playing Squads with the boys. It's extremely difficult to find two reliable dudes to run with, but once you do, none of the other game modes hold a candle to the sheer competition offered through Squads play. Gives me a reason to obsess about my roster and lineup during the week, at least over my defense. However, i do need to turn off all the ridiculous spending i was doing last year. Those are purely horrendous decisions. I'm trying to NOT have an uncomfortable conversation (yet again) with my better half about how or why we need a thousand dollars of virtual playing cards each and every season. Oof.

I respect you knowing when to say when -- hope i can someday find that clarity.