Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has clarified the company's strategy regarding console-exclusive games and the future of the Xbox platform.

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.

The era of Xbox that has spanned almost 25 years appears to be over and at this point it does not seem like there's any going back.

In two interviews, Phil Spencer has made it clear that Microsoft is moving away from exclusive development and the corporation's games will increasingly find their way onto competing consoles as well.

Microsoft's Phil Spencer acknowledges that there's not much difference between the current generations of Xbox and PlayStation, but he's not waiving a white flag.

Xbox exclusives like Starfield and Flight Simulator 2024 may be headed to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Killer Instinct and Starfield have been in development for PS5 since late 2023. Rumors suggest Fable, Halo, and other Xbox exclusives could release on PS5 and Switch 2.

Speaking to Destin Legarie, Spencer said Microsoft has a "real advantage" right now thanks to the Series S because some of the most popular new platforms, including Steam Deck and ROG Ally, are more in line with the power and performance specs of the Series S.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer comments on the Xbox Series S parity requirement, which is often criticized by game developers.

Even though Microsoft is becoming a multiplatform publisher, there is one acclaimed Xbox exclusive that probably won't get ported to other consoles.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer teased the Nintendo Switch 2 will feature many Xbox games, presumably more than what's already available on the Switch.

Microsoft's FY25 Q2 earnings reveal a decline in Xbox hardware revenue, while content and services revenue has increased. The company posted its latest earnings report on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.