Will Microsoft stop gaming consoles to focus on digital platforms?

According to Gamerant , Microsoft may be reducing the supply of Xbox Series X in Brazil and even preparing to completely stop shipping the console in the region. Several other sources have also confirmed the scarcity of Xbox Series X in this market, making it difficult for players to buy a new console. In response to concerns from the community, Microsoft is said to have emphasized that Xbox Cloud Gaming and Game Pass will become important alternatives in the future.

Xbox could soon be a thing of the past as Microsoft moves away from traditional consoles to focus on digital services

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In addition to Brazil, similar moves have been reported in Saudi Arabia and several European countries, where users are finding it increasingly difficult to buy a new Xbox Series X. While some gamers are ready to embrace the shift to a focus on the Series S and digital gaming, others are worried that this could be a sign that Xbox is retreating from the hardware market. While Microsoft has repeatedly said it is committed to exclusive gaming, the lack of Series X supply has cast doubt on the company’s long-term strategy.

These rumors also coincide with Microsoft's recent moves to promote the Xbox ecosystem as a service rather than a traditional hardware product. Some have argued that the "This is an Xbox" ad campaign is a clear indication that the brand is moving away from the physical console model. The gradual reduction of Xbox hardware presence while pushing the Game Pass service has many people thinking of how Sega once left the console market to focus on software development.

There has been no official word from Microsoft as to whether these changes are part of a global strategy or just regional. However, if the rumors turn out to be true, this could be a major shift for the gaming industry, where service-based business models and digital platforms are becoming more mainstream.