Xbox Fans Upset With Major Nelson For Sharing PS5 Promotion

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  • Larry Hryb, best known as Major Nelson, was part of Xbox for two decades and recently retired from the company.
  • He recently shared an Amazon link for the PS5, which led to a few controversial replies from Xbox fans.

Larry Hryb, or Major Nelson, has been one of the most popular figures in the Xbox division, becoming famous for his appearances on stage and marketing efforts for the company.

In July, the executive announced his departure from Xbox, concluding a journey that had lasted for two decades. While he is no longer a part of Microsoft’s gaming division, many fans continue to associate his name with the brand.

Therefore, when Major Nelson shared a link for the PS5, various fans on the platform were quite shocked.

Why it matters: The rivalry between consoles in the gaming business has led to dedicated fans who are quick to react when executives support the competition.

Following the tweet, users pointed out that it seems odd to see someone so dedicated to Xbox promoting the PS5, a rival console. One user even went to extreme lengths and called him a traitor.

Major Nelson then clarified that he respects all platforms. Recently, the PS5 has received various incredible discounts, selling for as low as $350 at certain outlets. Therefore, it should not be surprising that the former Xbox executive wanted to share such information with his followers.

However, some were quick to use this tweet to theorize about Larry Hryb’s exit from Xbox. Users have linked this simple tweet to a supposed grudge between the two, speculating that there may have been more to the retirement.

Fortunately, there have also been a number of positive reactions to this tweet. Many Twitter users have noted that all gaming platforms are great in their own right, with some sharing pictures of their setups with both the Xbox Series X and PS5.

In the past, PlayStation and Xbox have demonstrated goodwill toward each other, congratulating the competition on various milestones. One such interaction was observed in September when Phil Spencer shared a positive message for Jim Ryan.

Whatever the case may be, the season of discounts is not over yet. The PS5 and the Xbox Series S|X can still be found for a cheaper price, with many outlets selling bundles with games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

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