Is Xbox really in trouble or is it just speculation?

Wondering if anyone can summarize with objective evidence as to why people are saying Xbox is doomed? Is it mainly because they made the decision to close some studios recently and the internet ran away with the theory?

I remember this same type of hype being said about PS3 when the 360 was in it's prime, and clearly it was just speculation. Both companies will have highs and lows. The biggest problem I have with Xbox right now is there just aren't any killer apps for the system that show off it's full potential while also being addictive to play. I feel like if Xbox release a game that had the level of enjoyment and hype as Helldivers 2 then that would be all it needs to bounce back.

I really enjoy Xbox hardware and want them to continue making consoles in the future.

It’s bullshit

Internet always wants xbox to fail

Honestly in my opinion (AND my opinion alone) Microsoft has let down it's most major IP and only AAA worthy shooters so it's not got much in the way of flagship titles, if I stand alone on that saying so be it. Xbox has plenty of good games, but not any established worldwide shooters or titles that make people say "Oh man, I gotta get me an Xbox right now to play THAT game in particular" etc

Rumors are that they are doing another console

Gamepass is their money maker, Sony and Nintendo will never let that exist on their systems

If they go 100% 3rd party no one is going to buy the system, so I think as least some stuff stays "exclusive"

I think for sure we get them one more generation and then see what happens.

It's the Internet being the internet. In reality nothing is going to change.

Don’t buy into hyperbole.

The only thing I see them doing is going the way of Valve. Make hardware that showcases your games but also be third party.

Complete fake speculation based on a narrative that’s a decade old… but there’s like millions of little soldiers that work tirelessly to keep it going.

It's baseless speculation

Doesn’t really begin to answer his question and is nothing new according to Reddit.

I've been an Xbox owner since the very first OG Xbox days. I have a game library that I absolutely would not want to rebuy all over again, with what titles I could, for a rival system.

Having said that, I think Microsoft have massively dropped the ball in so many areas, that it almost feels as if they WANT their Xbox division to fail.

Halo Infinite alone, just that was enough to make me think they've lost all pretence at even giving a shit, let alone trying to be a competitive player in the gaming world.

yes but it is not gunna cause them to stop making consoles.