Phil Spencer’s Metaverse Criticism: Insights from Xbox’s Boss

MetaversePlanet November 24, 2022Last Updated: August 14, 2024

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Phil Spencer, a prominent figure at Xbox, made a notable statement about the metaverse at a conference he attended.

The concept of the metaverse, a virtual reality world akin to real life, has captivated science fiction enthusiasts for years.

Particularly in recent times, with technological advancements, the metaverse has become increasingly integrated into our daily lives. Xbox head Phil Spencer provided some insightful remarks on this topic. Here are the details!

Phil Spencer believes the concept of the metaverse will change

Phil Spencer's Metaverse Criticism: Insights from Xbox's Boss

Meta’s vision of the metaverse has been a hot topic recently. However, this vision has drawn various criticisms from some technology companies. Phil Spencer, a key figure at Xbox, is among the tech executives who have expressed skepticism about Meta’s metaverse plan.

At the Wall Street Journal Tech Live 2022 conference, Phil Spencer addressed numerous topics. When asked about the metaverse, he likened it to “a poorly crafted video game.”

Last year, Facebook rebranded its parent company name to Meta, highlighting its commitment to the metaverse concept.

The company envisions the metaverse as a space for not just entertainment, but also for co-working. However, Spencer’s views don’t seem to align with Meta’s vision. He remarked, “Video game developers have an incredible ability to create worlds we want to go into and spend time in. But for me, a metaverse that resembles a meeting room… I don’t find that appealing as a space where I want to spend most of my time.”

Despite his criticism, Spencer acknowledges that the concept of the metaverse is evolving and could change over time. He added, “When I refer to it as a bad video game, I’m partly jesting. It’s too early to definitively judge. The metaverse will likely evolve to be more akin to modern video games.”

Other executives at the conference also shared their critiques of the metaverse. Snap CEO Evan Spiegel described it as “like living inside a computer,” stating that he doesn’t want to spend his time in such a way after a long day. Similarly, Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of global marketing, mentioned that he would never use the term ‘metaverse.’

Considering these statements, it appears that Meta’s vision for the virtual reality world hasn’t been universally convincing. What are your thoughts on Phil Spencer’s description of the metaverse? Feel free to share your views in the comments section!