Xbox boss Phil Spencer appeared on an hour-long IGN podcast last night, and made various comments in regards to Xbox and Xbox Series X. Talking about the Xbox One's launch back in 2013, Spencer admitted there were some business models that certainly didn't go down well at the time.
"There were other policy things around Xbox One, and maybe even some focus - definitely some focus things - in terms of learning... it's about allowing people to play the best versions of their games, respecting the purchases that they've made with us, even though maybe some of the past business models were - let's go force people to go re-buy all the games that they own."
Spencer also noted the important role features such as Xbox Game Pass, Smart Delivery and backwards compatibility will play in the launch of Xbox Series X, proving a stark contrast to the early days of Xbox One. He went on to point out some of the glaring issues the system had back in 2013:
"I mean, many people probably forget that when we launched Xbox One, you couldn't talk to Xbox 360 customers on Xbox Live - we didn't support your digital library when you moved over even though we were telling you this was a digital console. The digital relationships and friends that you had, you weren't able to retain those relationships... you talk about my learning, it's - 'respect the gamer'."
How do you feel about Spencer's comments? Did you pick up an Xbox One at launch? Let us know in the comments.
[source uk.ign.com]
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I'm loving everything I'm hearing from this man. Even more excited for the Xbox Series X now.
The console is his baby, so he's going to want to do everything he can to make it like Xbox 360.
It really does feel like a repeat of 2005 when Microsoft had this air of confidence and were making all the right moves.
@FraserG Yeah, he's a genuinely likeable and knowledgeable guy, who knows what his customers expect from him, and so far, it definitely seems like he's about to deliver, BIG time.
Like I have always said....In Phil I trust.
But Xbox One was D. Mattrick’s baby & he was a douchebag idiot. And he has been LONG gone now.
Point is....this was one of the questions that he asked that was annoying to me. The Xbox One launched in 2013 people. Get over it. Stop asking Phil about the dumpster fire that Mattrick left him & move on.
Phil has done a great job re-shaping the Xbox brand back to what it should be. Stop living in the past.
Things like this are what make me happy to own an Xbox. I remember being disappointed when my sister bought one instead of a PS4, but the console has grown on me since with everything Phil Spencer and his team have done. Now it's one of my favorite consoles. I'll definitely be picking up a Series X.
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What I like about Phil Spencer is that he is a gamer at heart and not afraid to give praise to and say he enjoyed playing Sony's exclusives despite being the 'head' of Xbox.
I do think its 'criminal' to bring up mistakes in the past as 'relevant' when the people responsible are no longer in the same position. MS since Phil took over has made a LOT of changes and commitment to their Xbox brand for the benefit of GAMERS first and foremost!
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