The problem is that Microsoft performed so poorly in the last generation of game consoles, that it is critical that they find a way to compete during this one i

The problem is that Microsoft performed so poorly in the last generation of game consoles, that it is critical that they find a way to compete during this one if they plan to stay in this space for the next generation. Hardware wise the XBox Series X is as good or better than the PS5 on virtually all counts. Their library of games is a very different story. These acquisitions are crucial to their strategy. I don’t want to see a Sony monopoly for next generation. Before you say Nintendo, they chose a different path long ago and don’t directly compete with Sony. They instead rely on handheld gaming and quirky, fun hardware with an extremely valuable line of first party exclusives (Mario and Zelda mostly).