The console war has officially begun as both Microsoft and Sony are doing their bit to shift the odds in their favor. Microsoft went first and announced the prices of its next-gen consoles. Xbox Series S costs $299 and Microsoft may be able to create a niche for itself owing to this aggressive pricing policy.

Sony on the other hand came out with the PS5 showcase that gave the fans an insight into a number of drool-worthy exclusives.

But Microsoft took this war to the next level by making one of the heftiest acquisitions in the video game industry, buying Bethesda’s parent company ZeniMax Media. This increases the number of studios under Microsoft from fifteen to twenty-three.

However, it’s safe to say that we’re nowhere close to a conclusion in the console war as both Sony and Microsoft are going back and forth with huge announcements.

Has Xbox taken a lead in the console war?

Microsoft announced the acquisition of Bethesda, increasing the number of studios under its belt. This investment cost Microsoft a huge sum of $7.5 billion, but it brings good news for the players as a number of renowned franchises will now make their way to the Xbox game pass that Microsoft has been marketing.

The number of players who have subscribed to the Xbox game pass has now crossed 15 million. This essentially means that Microsoft has a huge responsibility to cater to their demands of having more exclusives in its arsenal.

An increase in the number of studios also means that Microsoft is more equipped than ever to go against the PlayStation in terms of exclusives. Even though Bethesda has had a mixed bag of fortunes in recent years, having Microsoft as its spine will enable it to produce bigger and better games.

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Additionally, the game pass subscription gives the players access to a catalog of games that can be played on the Xbox, PC, and even Android now. This is the eco-system that Microsoft has been advertising for months now. It has allowed for the players to take over the central position, around whom things are now created.

All these developments point towards a consistent setup that Microsoft wants the players to have. There is definitely more to come in the following months, but this just makes the console war very chaotic and nowhere close to an end.

The following weeks will prove to be even more exciting as the date of launch comes closer. Sit tight, there’s a lot in store for you. Stay tuned to grasp all the latest updates!