The next generation of consoles is set to arrive this year and theXbox Series Xwill likely be a key player in the market. Despite the excitement around what the new consoles will bring, many are concerned thatthe launch of the Xbox Series X and PS5 will be impacted by the coronavirus. A game console being released and built in a global pandemic is certainly a first, but the Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, has now spoken about the progress of the Xbox Series X in a reassuring interview.
The Xbox consoles have been technically accomplished in every generation and many have been thrilled with theimpressive specifications of the Xbox Series X. With new systems there are new challenges in production and combined with a global pandemic many have wondered if the Xbox Series X can meet demand. It seems that the console will be able to, although demand may be weakened because of the economic challenges that may appear because of COVID-19.
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The Head of Xbox appeared on Reggie Fils-Aime’s new podcast and discussed the challenges with delivering the console on time. Spencer explained, “We’ve had to work through some challenges, but [we] feel good about timelines, feel really good about this holiday.” While many fans will have expected delays and issues it seems that the outlook for theXbox Series Xis positive in terms of meeting its release date. With that said, the Xbox Series X may face other challenges because of the coronavirus.
There have been concerns thatthe Xbox Series X needs more original titlesand with coronavirus impacting a large number of development studios, new titles may not arrive on the console for some time. With the possible economic hardship that consumers face, they may be reluctant to get a console that does not have new titles and this may be a large hurdle for Xbox despite it not being a problem that is entirely it’s own making. What is clear is that the gaming industry may have to adapt when consoles arrive in the holidays as consumer habits may be radically different.
The Xbox Series X will likely benefit through its features such as theGame Pass which offers a substantial gaming libraryas well as its apparent ability to be delivered on time. Yet, many will wonder how any of the next generations' consoles will fair in an altered economic climate.
Xbox Series Xis slated for release in holiday 2020.
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