The Modern/Current Era · 2012–today
Microsoft Xbox One
Sought After?
Low collector interest so far; it's remembered more for its rocky reveal than for beloved exclusives.
Downsides
The original always-online DRM and mandatory Kinect bundle announced pre-launch caused a consumer backlash so severe Microsoft reversed both policies within weeks of E3 2013.
Why It Faded
Naturally succeeded by the Xbox Series X/S; its reputation never fully recovered from its rocky reveal, ceding significant market share to Sony for the generation.
Trivia
Microsoft's decision to bundle the Kinect motion sensor by default (adding $100 to the price) versus Sony's cheaper Kinect-free PS4 is widely cited as one of the most consequential pricing missteps in console history.