Xbox head Phil Spencer responds to criticism over lack of exclusive titles

The recent console war between Sony and Microsoft just went a couple of degrees hotter with the forthcoming release of the PlayStation exclusive God of War has reignited the first-party exclusives debate between PlayStation and Xbox.

Xbox fans are DYING to celebrate a masterpiece-level exclusive like God of War. Thing is, though, it took Sony 10 years to get to this point where their 1st party is firing on all cylinders. This work started in PS3 era. Xbox can/might get there but it's going to take a long time

— Ryan McCaffrey (@DMC_Ryan) April 13, 2018

Since the launch of the Xbox One, Microsoft has been struggling to compete with the PlayStation 4 and subsequently, the PS4 Pro with the Xbox One S. However, Microsft has shifted the momentum in their favour with the launch of the Xbox One X with the tagline of being the most powerful video game console ever made.

Xbox Live continues to make amazing strides, the Xbox OS has a plethora of features, apps and services that rivals their competition and the introduction of the Xbox Game Pass has proven to be a massive drawcard among gamers.

When that’s all said and done, the one department that Xbox has been failing dismally where PlayStation is thriving is the number of first-party or in-house exclusive titles. Titles like ReCore and Cuphead which are less flashy titles compared to The Last of Us or Uncharted whereas Sea of Thieves heavily relies on its multiplayer aspect which has seen some great success since launch.

Xbox head Phil Spencer has responded to claims surrounding the brand’s exclusive game offering in which he acknowledges Xbox’s current line-up, pledging to provide gamers with high-quality and diverse experiences they deserve.

Our hardware took time, our service/platform/BC took time and continuing to grow our 1P will take time. A high quality and diverse 1P (yes, with SP) built the right way is our goal and what our customers deserve. We can have similar results to what we've seen in hw and platform.

— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) April 13, 2018

While it’s possible to agree with Spencer that reaching Sony or Nintendo’s level could take a while for Microsoft to achieve, some continued to punch holes in the future of Xbox.

Dying? LOL. EX: Anyone who has at least 2 neurons knows that this image shows the reality of the films, oooops, "games" of PS4 🙂 pic.twitter.com/4YdSzBfItX

— DTM Draco (@DTM_Draco) April 14, 2018

That’s like the 12th time I’ve heard that type of damage control

— 95 metacritic Hombre (@charlemange93) April 14, 2018

Doesn't matter about the power of the pro or X. The reason I mention them is because all I am seeing is excuses about putting hardware and some services out when Sony have been doing the same thing and yet are still putting out AAA stellar games.

— Mυɳƚȥ (@Muntzz) April 13, 2018

Others have responded citing that the so-called fanboys are the reason why the Xbox brand have been getting a bad name. However, the idea of a roadmap has sparked interest amongst many, welcoming the idea in the process.

Anyone who can think rationally can see people love to hate Xbox and have now for awhile. So yeah the online rating systems are very flawed. A lot of the damage can't be controlled and is out of Microsoft's hands because to a massive group nothing they do will be good.

— jesse douglas (@sub_humanist) April 14, 2018

Hate on Xbox since that bad E3 has been terrible. Sure, some of it deserved. Phil has really made great changes but PS fanboys never shut up about this or that. There are fanboys of all shades but they've been the worse.

— ElmerP (@spacecowboy1138) April 14, 2018

I totally get not everyone likes Xbox but the rubbish going around lately ( always same faces on Twitter ) I don’t understand the “Xbox Has No SP Games” .. I guess it’s ‘Fanboy Selective Blindness” Out of my vast library of games, only 1 is MP only ( PUGB ) Keep up great work 👍

— LoftyOddThumbs (@TheOldLoftyOne) April 13, 2018

Thanks Phil I think fans just want a commitment and roadmap for that , I understand that takes time but it is a pressing question within the core community.

— ✖️Ti♏️Dog ✖️ (@BeastFireTimdog) April 13, 2018

This all sounds great Phil, I do believe some kind of roadmap would be welcomed. I know showing things too early is something you guys are weary of, but something new regarding studios you've built/bought or games or types coming would ease a lot of discord.

— ✖️The CrapGamer✖️ (@The_CrapGamer) April 13, 2018

That's all we needed to hear. One more thing, we're ok with games being shown 2-3 years ahead. We love roadmaps.

— Ray – ラヤン (@SPIDERSONICWOLF) April 13, 2018

All eyes will be on Xbox whether they will deliver Spencer’s message on giving gamers the quality and diverse experiences they need when E3 descends to the City of Angels in June.