Phil Spencer Reveals Why Xbox Isn’t Doing a Mid-Gen Refresh 

Phil Spencer recently discussed the reasons for not releasing a mid-gen refresh console for Xbox Series X/S like the PS5 Pro, stating it’s “harder to show the benefits” for such consoles. 

During an interview with Rolling Stone, Phil Spencer was asked why Xbox wasn’t working on a mid-gen refresh like the PS5 Pro. In response, Spencer stated that Xbox thinks “about hardware that can create unique value” for the players or creators on its platform. The company doesn’t need to work on “incremental hardware” for its benefit. 

Phil Spencer asked whether a new mid-gen device provides players with “a unique experience on screen in some way”. He stated that “it’s less like the old days” when going from the original Xbox to 360 meant moving from “standard definition to high definition”.” He concluded by stating, “Now, it’s harder to show the benefits” for mid-gen consoles. 

During the same interview, Spencer also confirmed that Xbox would “definitely do more consoles in the future, and other devices”. Spencer means the Xbox Handheld by “other devices”, which was confirmed during another interview a few days ago. However, this console will not arrive for a few years. 

In other news, Phil Spencer has stated that Avowed wasn’t delayed due to game quality. Also, check out whether Stalker 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass. What are your thoughts on Phil Spencer’s reason for not creating a mid-gen refresh console? Let us know in the comments or our new community forum!

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