Microsoft Pushing Narrative of Consoles Dying, Says Ex Xbox Exec | Gaming

Former Xbox executive Mike Ybarra has made comments that seem to suggest that Microsoft is helping to push the false narrative of consoles dying. Ybarra, who spent nearly two decades at Microsoft before a 4-year stint at Blizzard, is no stranger to ruffling feathers. But this time, many — including those in the Xbox community — seem to agree with his take.

Consoles aren’t dying, says former Xbox exec Mike Ybarra

During an exchange with fans on X, Ybarra said that console exclusive titles are a necessity if platform manufacturers are aiming to “win the living room.” Ybarra said that both from a platform and games perspective, having exclusives is a winning strategy, which Microsoft is increasingly moving away from.

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