Wrapping up the end of what must have been a stressful week, Spencer was asked by an attendee at a recent Microsoft event, “What’s the reason for me to purchase an Xbox One?” And Spencer’s response to that question?

This probably doesn’t seem like what an Xbox Head should say about their product, but Spencer was quick to explain the reasons behind his answer, and that there are still plenty of reasons - other than Xbox One exclusives - for PC gamers to buy an Xbox One.

“I was actually asked by somebody, ‘Did you do Forza 6: Apex as a way of teasing the PC gamers with how good Forza is so they’ll go buy an Xbox One?’ No. That’s not the plan. So they might not [buy an Xbox One]. And I want that to be OK.”

Having previously stated Microsoft’s commitment to PC gaming, Spencer’s attitude towards PC gamers and Xbox One undoubtedly stems from Microsoft’s unique position in both the PC and console markets. With the recent launch of Windows 10, and a future PC/Xbox One cross-buy and cross-save feature, Microsoft appears to be blurring the line between PC and console, something which Spencer attests to.

Having said all that, 2016 looks to be an intriguing year for new Xbox One IP, and Spencer has made it clear that support for Xbox One will continue for the foreseeable future. But seeing as how Microsoft has a grasp on the PC gaming market and a decent footing in the console market, it makes sense for the company to divide its attentions for both platforms rather than focusing on just one.

PC gaming and Xbox aren’t exactly in direct competition with each other, unlike the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One, so it’s not hard to see how Microsoft could have their cake and eat it as well. With announcements that Xbox-exclusive titles such as Quantum Break may also be heading to PC, it’s easy to see why Spencer - and Microsoft - may be fine with PC gamers not buying an Xbox One.

At the end of the day, the big takeaway from all of this is that regardless of the debate over PC or consoles, PC gaming is going to remain a focus for Microsoft, and the company isn’t quitting the console business any time soon, especially with Spencer’s recent assertion that a new Xbox console is definitely coming sometime in the future.

Source: Polygon