The Xbox Series X would be the flagship console with the high specs, while the Xbox Series S would be targeted to more casual gamers and used almost like a Game Pass machine. However, various developers eventually came out saying that the Series S feels more like a hurdle.

Phil Spencer says Xbox is still sticking to making hardware but is committed to releasing more games across more devices and platforms.

Phil Spencer sees hardware innovation as the key to Xbox's long-term success. The CEO of Microsoft Gaming has played an important role in establishing the console as one of the industry leaders, and Phil is now convinced that hardware innovation,

Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming said in recent interviews that Xbox hardware remains "critical" for the company even though Xbox-exclusive games seem to be going away.