"Will Xbox Surrender the Cloud Gaming Battle to PlayStation as Well?"

Microsoft's demand for feature parity between the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles is causing issues for developers, as seen with the delayed release of Baldur's Gate 3. The requirement to have split-screen functionality on the Series S is proving to be a technical hurdle, and Larian Studios cannot release the game without it due to Microsoft's demand for feature parity. This situation highlights the challenges faced by developers in meeting Microsoft's demands and the potential for cut features in Series S versions of games. It also inadvertently gives Sony a console exclusive without any deal being made. Finding a solution to this issue is difficult, as ending the feature parity demand or stopping Series S sales would create new problems.