Phil Spencer: Explains Why Xbox Didn't Try Handhelds

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Microsoft’s Xbox Division head Phil Spencer is currently waiting to board his flight to Japan, and he used the downtime to interact a bit more with the fans on Twitter, following yesterday’s responses.

First of all, he went back on the topic of competition, mentioning that “gaming is not a race between two consoles, and good games aren’t weapons against other platforms.” Explaining that Microsoft simply works to “make Xbox and Windows 10 great places to play.”

To a user that responded that it’s easy to take that position when one’s console is behind in sales, Spencer told that it has nothing to do with Xbox’s market share, and gaming is a “much bigger opportunity than a two console battle.” That said, he agreed that releasing good games is critical.

He also explained why Microsoft decided to stay out of the handheld competition, as their view was that phones would take almost all of the mobile gaming market. Yet, he praised what Nintendo does with its hardware, as it’s “always pushing against conventions,” and that is “good for the industry.”

Spencer also mentioned that he thinks that the Universal Windows Platform will bring PC apps and games to Xbox One, bringing Fallout Shelter as an example, but he also said that the company needs to work towards AAA games.

As a funny note of color, Spencer elaborated on a previous comment in which he stated that the upcoming console “Project Scorpio” will run “fine” on 1080p TVs. Someone told him he should have said that it runs “GREAT,” but he clearly isn’t a “marketing person.”

Incidentally, if I’m allowed a personal note, I definitely hope that Spencer’s trip to Japan will result in more Japanese games on Xbox platforms. Most might not sell in the millions, but they do add up to the lineup’s diversity and depth.

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Source: http://www.dualshockers.com/2017/02/21/phil-spencer-gaming-not-race-two-consoles-good-games-arent-weapons-vs-platforms/

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IlcamorristaPosted:

C4 I honestly would not be a fan of handheld from Microsoft...

Stick to doing what they are doing


Why not? People go nuts over smartglass.

IlcamorristaPosted:

I like microsoft although they never follow through with what they say.

C4Posted:

I honestly would not be a fan of handheld from Microsoft...

Stick to doing what they are doing

USNPosted:

Skates They probably would have no chance against Nintendo anyways tbh.


Microsoft could potentially destroy Nintendo. Dont get me wrong, Nintendo's games are what makes the handheld market great but Microsoft would develop a handheld that had way better specs and would still run pretty high quality games for it. That being said the handheld market is stupid as a whole ever since phones came out so Microsoft would never do it, and Nintendo can't make an actual console thats good.

ReevyPosted:

ZTG Nintendo would destroy Microsoft and he knows that ;)


You're dumb af if you're being serious kid

DeftonesPosted:

Nintendo would destroy Microsoft and he knows that ;)

DanielPosted:

Wouldn't be too bad if they made one in my opinion, Would definitely buy one if they made a PSP but a similar Xbox version, PSP's were the bomb.

SkatesPosted:

They probably would have no chance against Nintendo anyways tbh.

SakuPosted:

That good Microsoft didn't interfere with that

GaryPosted:

I think if Xbox did make a handheld they would do a spectacular job. I still have hope that they'll do something with it.