Speaking to Destin Legarie, Spencer said Microsoft has a "real advantage" right now thanks to the Series S because some of the most popular new platforms, including Steam Deck and ROG Ally, are more in line with the power and performance specs of the Series S.

The Xbox Series X would be the flagship console with the high specs, while the Xbox Series S would be targeted to more casual gamers and used almost like a Game Pass machine. However, various developers eventually came out saying that the Series S feels more like a hurdle.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer comments on the Xbox Series S parity requirement, which is often criticized by game developers.

Phil Spencer says Xbox is still sticking to making hardware but is committed to releasing more games across more devices and platforms.

As of late, Microsoft has received some pushback from developers relating to the lower specs of the Series S, but Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has come to its defense, arguing that it pr