Microsoft’s Xbox console is facing challenges with declining sales and a lack of first-party games, causing concern among gamers and internally at the company. However, Xbox Game Pass continues to be a major success, offering an extensive catalog of games, strategic partnerships, and innovative features like Cloud Gaming. As Microsoft focuses on enhancing the Xbox gaming experience, upcoming first-party games and the ever-growing Game Pass service may hold the key to winning back gamers’ confidence and securing the console’s position in the competitive gaming market.