Xbox boss Phil Spencer said, “We don’t need to add hardware for its own good,” while the PS5 Pro is still wondering, “Did I say that?”

Yes, he said another thing. Xbox’s Phil Spencer just said something the other day that might be construed as a bit of a cheeky jab at the PS5 Pro, or at least expensive consoles similar to it, and he’s said another Something that could be construed as a bit of a cheeky shot on PS5 Pro.

In an interview with Rolling Stone , the Microsoft executive was asked about the potential for a mid-cycle hardware refresh for the Xbox, and he responded that he’s clearly less enthusiastic about it right now than he is about handheld computers.

“We think about hardware that creates unique value for players or creators on our platform,” Spencer said. “We don’t need to add hardware for its own benefit.

“Does the new device really give you a unique screen experience in some way? [It’s] It’s no longer like it used to be, going from the original Xbox to the 360; it was standard definition to high definition. Now, [it’s] It’s harder to demonstrate the benefits. “

Yes, maybe not as drastic as the $1,000 console he reviewed the other day, but Spencer still made it very clear that he thinks hardware like the PS5 Pro will have a hard time justifying its existence in the eyes of consumers. To be fair, he has a valid point, even if the Pro arguably made all the laughs surrounding its announcement and price reveal seem a bit unjustified, if claims about its sales paint an accurate picture.

Beyond that, Spencer admitted in the interview that not everyone will be a fan of Xbox’s new slogan/ad campaign, which essentially brands everything you can access on Xbox. However, he attributes this to some people “craving the simplicity of a single box, a single platform, a single game,” which kind of ignores people who just think saying “it’s Xbox” over and over again is a bit bullshit.

He also confirmed: “We will definitely be launching more consoles and other devices in the future.” So, Xbox isn’t done making video game cartridges just yet, just in case you thought it might be.

Do you think Phil is taking another harmless little jab at the PS5 Pro, or is he just a healthy skeptic about the merits of mid-gen hardware updates? Let us know below!