The data on why even Sony can't ignore Xbox's shooter audience
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Key Points:
- Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary amid challenges, including declining hardware sales since the Xbox Series X|S launch, though Microsoft remains committed to future console releases with plans for a Windows-based Xbox integrating backward compatibility and support for multiple PC gaming platforms.
- Despite lagging behind PlayStation and Nintendo in console sales, Xbox maintains a dedicated user base, particularly strong in shooter games, which explains why publishers like Sony continue to launch titles such as Helldivers 2 on Xbox.
- Xbox gamers show a strong preference for shooters and racing games, while PlayStation dominates in action, RPG, and younger-skewing genres; Microsoft is working to expand its RPG offerings but faces an uphill battle given PlayStation's established audience.
- Platform-specific gaming habits
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