The biggest lie in gaming today is that Microsoft has "stopped making consoles." The truth is more profound: Xbox is simply no longer defined by a stationary box. In 2025, every move, from the new handheld to the exploding Game Pass price, reveals a company that has successfully converted a hardware brand into an omnipresent digital service. Why It Matters The shift from the traditional Series X/S design to a partnered handheld console and a subscription-first model is a dec