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Former PlayStation head Shawn Layden shared perspectives regarding Team Xbox, stating the console manufacturer must select a specific direction regarding exclusive video games. Layden discussed the current generation during an appearance on The Expansion Pass podcast, addressing shifting strategies under Phil Spencer.
According to Layden, current difficulties stem from an inability to maintain commitment to exclusives. He questioned whether the brand will remain a hardware platform requiring exclusive software or transition into a massive third-party publisher operating across competing devices.
Layden noted that current Xbox head Asha Sharma appears attempting to correct course following a corporate restructure and layoffs. Sharma previously denied rumors concerning Microsoft selling Xbox, expressing a commitment to implementing necessary changes.
Comparing the situation to Sega exiting hardware to become a prominent publisher, Layden characterized this juncture as a Dreamcast moment. Meanwhile, upcoming hardware initiatives like Project Helix reportedly remain in development alongside continued support for major franchises.
