Xbox One X: 9 Ways Microsoft Can Avoid A Total Failure

5. Exclusives Are Essential

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Although the PS4 Pro hasn't received the best third-party support so far, it more than made up for it with incredible first-party games. The likes of Horizon Zero Dawn look amazing, and going forward Microsoft need to have something similarly impressive up their sleeves.

Unfortunately, the company doesn't really have the same first-party strength as Sony. With big-hitters like Gears and Halo not set to receive any sequels for a little while yet, Microsoft's upcoming lineup is certainly lacking.

Going forward however, the company absolutely needs to have a good selection of exclusive games to make the Xbox One X seem like a must-buy console. The company can't force outside developers to make the most of their new hardware, so it's up to them to show the world what their console is capable of.

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