So, we’ve just passed two years since Microsoft’s fourth generation home console was released, and like Sony’s PlayStation 5, the triumphant reception of new console release was instead hampered by stock shortages and scammers. But, contrary to Sony’s beleaguered PS5 launch, Microsoft’s new generation has been a little easier for gamers to get their hands on. The smaller, less powerful, but most importantly, significantly cheaper Xbox Series S has been largely available the whole time too.
With arguably a games library lacking in must play first party exclusives, especially when compared to PS5, Xbox Series X|S excels in its services. Xbox Game Pass is still phenomenal value for money. With an extensive library of quality titles available for a relatively paltry monthly subscription fee, Xbox Game Pass encourages players try as many a game as possible. This boon in affordability is unique to Microsoft’s offerings; fewer financial barriers to entry has welcomed in a raft of new players. This, of course, is significant for Microsoft’s shareholders as the Xbox Series S has sold by the boatload. Together with the Xbox Series X, this current crop of home consoles is Microsoft’s best-selling generation since the Xbox 360.
