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Phil Spencer Discusses Xbox Strategy and Expansion Concerns

Microsoft's gaming chief addresses the future of Xbox, potential acquisitions, and the role of game expansions.

Overview

  • Phil Spencer highlights that Xbox's current PC-heavy game lineup is not a permanent strategy following the Activision-Blizzard acquisition.
  • Spencer expresses openness to future acquisitions, particularly those that enhance geographic diversity, but notes no immediate large deals are planned.
  • Microsoft is exploring opportunities in handheld gaming devices, although any new product is still several years away.
  • Spencer critiques manipulative game expansions, emphasizing the importance of unique content rather than repurposed material.
  • Xbox aims to improve its mobile gaming presence, with ongoing work to enhance the Xbox app's functionality on portable devices.