If you are a regular visitor to this website, you are well aware of our opinions on the Xbox Series S. We believe that this console provides incredible value in the gaming world, thanks to its affordable price and access to the Game Pass subscription service. It undoubtedly offers one of the best gaming experiences for your money.
It seems that this message is resonating with the audience. During a presentation about ID@Xbox at BIG, Latin America’s largest game festival, Leonardo Barros Barreto, the Director and Partner Production Management at Xbox, shared an interesting statistic. He revealed that 48% of Xbox Series S players are new to the Xbox ecosystem. You can check out the relevant slides from the show by clicking on this link.
In simple terms, the Series S strategy is incredibly effective. Its affordability and user-friendly nature are attracting a significant number of new players. The BIG presentation also revealed that the majority of these new players come from the United States, followed closely by Brazil and Mexico. Additionally, we discovered that there are currently over 21 million Xbox Series consoles in circulation, which is still fewer than the 38 million confirmed PS5s from Sony.
However, the Xbox Series S isn’t without its challenges for Microsoft. Larian Studios recently announced that they would not release Baldur’s Gate 3 for the Xbox ecosystem due to the console’s lower power compared to its Series X and PS5 counterparts. This marks the first time a developer has publicly acknowledged that the Series S’ limited power is hindering game development. And unfortunately, it may not be the last.
Nevertheless, Microsoft believes that the trade-off is worthwhile. Attracting a massive wave of new players to the Xbox ecosystem through the Series S is a significant accomplishment. Once these players are onboard, it becomes easier to convert them into Game Pass subscribers, which is a crucial part of Xbox’s current strategy, despite some publishers expressing dissatisfaction with it.
There is still an ongoing debate about whether the Series S is holding back the current generation. We have witnessed arguments from both sides on this website. However, regardless of whether the cheap-but-limited Series S is detrimental to the industry as a whole, it is undeniable that it is making a significant impact for Microsoft.
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