To say that Microsoft's Xbox efforts have been controversial would be an understatement.
Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S console platform has been thoroughly outsold by the PlayStation 5 this gen, as Microsoft's Xbox One misfire surrendered an entire generation of gamers to digital PlayStation lock-in. Questions about Microsoft's ability to deliver quality first-party games in a consistent cadence, its commitment to the future of Xbox hardware, and a strategy that sees iconic exclusives like Forza and Gears of War head to rival platforms has frustrated and confused customers over the past decade. But, the turbulent times seem to be over.
