Microsoft is despicable but console gaming is much better due to them

[Timton]

Microsoft is a despicable reprehensible corporation (as is Sony and Nintendo). They should be broken up by its disparate business lines and regulated.
But as much as I don’t like admitting it, they have been the innovation engine for console gaming. These are the firsts they are responsible for:

• First built in HDD (Xbox)
• First built in online networking (Xbox)
• First dedicated console specific online game offering (Xbox Live)
• First native HD console game (Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 on Xbox)
• First console with Dolby 5.1 surround sound (Xbox)
• Achievements (Xbox 360)
• First console with built in wireless controllers (Xbox 360)
• First console with outboard HDD support (Xbox 360)
• “Free” monthly games (Games with Gold)
• “Free” game rental service (GamePass)
• First console to offer higher than 1080p resolution, VRR and higher than 60 framerates (Xbox One)
• Fist console with native spatial overhead audio support (Dolby Atmos on Xbox One)
• First customizable pro controller (Xbox Elite)
• First accessibility controller (adaptive controller)
• First console with native Dolby Vision game and app support (Xbox Series)
• First console with cloud gaming (Xbox Series)

Sony has tried to implement much of these features after Microsoft and this is why competition is vital in gaming. There needs to be 2-3 companies killing each other for customers which benefits everyone overall.
This is a bump