Microsoft is still on course to launch the Xbox Series X in November.

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The much-anticipated next-gen console will still be ready in time for Christmas, despite the global pandemic and it's major game 'Halo Infinite' being delayed until next year.

343 Industries studio head Chris Lee said in a blog post about the postponement of the title: "It is not sustainable for the well-being of our team or the overall success of the game to ship it this holiday."

However, Microsoft teased that there will be 50 games ready to play on the console this year.

Meanwhile, Phil Spencer recently explained Microsoft's decision to avoid exclusive titles with the Xbox Series X launch later this year.

While competitor Sony will release PlaySation 5 exclusives right away, the Xbox team are taking a different approach which won't require gamers to immediately fork out for a new console.

He said: "As a player you are the centre of our strategy.

"Our device is not the centre of our strategy, our game is not the centre of the strategy.

"We want to enable you to play the games you want to play, with the friends you want to play with, on any device. On TV, the Xbox console is going to be the best way to play console games."

While the Series X will be the most powerful console Microsoft has made, Spencer doesn't want to restrict anyone from enjoying the games.

This means the company will continue to release new titles on both the regular Xbox One and PC.


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