I do have an XBox Series S which I definitely think is a way forward for modern gaming. As in you subscribe to a package and its an almost all-you-can-play scenario without committing to buying it. Certainly worked for me as some games I had expectations for but got let down so saved a lot of money by trying it. No longer subscribe as my time for games is limited but there are enough free games to justify having a console on top of using it as a TV streamer.
I particularly liked how they had some XBox 360 games available (I also own) so kind of provided extended life to older games without needing another device. In the last decade, as it is for films and tv programs, it's more about the back catalogue and rights to a property to haul you in.
Eventually it will be a few companies with the content and we'll flip between them. It then becomes a choice between console x or console y and at some point, that might become irrelevant as any device will be able to stream the content. Which is where the Steam platform has a big part. Thinking about it I may end up buying a Steam Deck if my Steam games are available! Mind you I've got a thing for a Nintendo Switch too.
