Review: With a nod to the past, fully loaded Xbox Series X is built for the future
https://www.siliconvalley.com/2020/11/05/review-with-a-nod-to-the-past-fully-loaded-xbox-series-x-is-built-for-the-future/
The Xbox One was a console that gamers weren’t ready for.
Released in 2013, it was ahead of its time when it came to voice control. Before households were saying “Hey Alexa” to a smart speaker, Microsoft wanted players to say “Xbox on.” As games as a service developed into “Fortnite” and “Destiny,” the need for a consistent internet connection became apparent. It was an element that drew criticism against the product.