The term “console wars” refers to the competition between video game console manufacturers, primarily Sony (PlayStation), Microsoft (Xbox), and Nintendo, to dominate the video game market. This competition has been a significant feature of the video game industry since its inception, and the term itself is often used by the media and fans to describe the fierce competition for market dominance.
Microsoft's console strategy is no longer just about Xbox hardware. Game Pass, PC releases, cloud gaming, cross-save support, and selective multiplatform publishing point to a broader ecosystem play.
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