The Worst Decisions of the Xbox Series X/S Era

How did Microsoft’s Xbox go from being a dominant force in gaming to facing an uncertain future? Before the Xbox One, the original Xbox was the clear leader, with Sony as a distant competitor and Nintendo finding success with innovative motion controls. This allowed the Xbox 360 to thrive, releasing popular and critically acclaimed games like Halo 3, Gears of War, and Fable 2. Initially, the 360 significantly outsold the PlayStation 3 and seemed set to maintain that lead. However, things began to change. Sony started releasing highly-rated exclusive titles like The Last of Us and Uncharted 2, while Microsoft’s game franchises lost momentum. The expensive and time-consuming development of the Kinect also pulled focus from Microsoft’s core gaming strengths. These issues continued with the Xbox One, and now, as the Xbox Series X|S reaches the end of its lifespan, there’s real doubt about whether Xbox will continue to compete in the console market.


