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

If they are focusing on software but still want to make a powerful console, it needs to be profitable from day one. Which means they wont compete with the ps6 which will sell at a loss or break even on launch. Sounds like a very expensive irrelevant piece of gear only diehard fans will buy.

Phil Spencer sees hardware innovation as the key to Xbox's long-term success. The CEO of Microsoft Gaming has played an important role in establishing the console as one of the industry leaders, and Phil is now convinced that hardware innovation,

Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming said in recent interviews that Xbox hardware remains "critical" for the company even though Xbox-exclusive games seem to be going away.