Amid the ongoing developments for the continuous Xbox acquisition of Activision Blizzard, much of the attention is to how far will Microsoft steep to keep IPs like Call of Duty from going to other platforms. Well, the Xbox firm shared previously that it intends to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for at least another decade post-purchase. Additionally, it would treat the acquisition as it did like Minecraft that has been ongoing for nearly a decade.

One of Microsoft’s more evident ambitions with the acquisition if proceeded is to capitalize on the PC & mobile empires under the conglomerate. In one discussion with Bloomberg, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer directly addresses the effort. Already, Microsoft has done so with properties like Diablo as the June release also simultaneously shipped a bundle for Diablo IV earlier this month.

When addressing how much Microsoft would benefit on its console front following the Activision deal if successful, Spencer explains that there would be little change – including its placement against PlayStation & Nintendo. TweakTown transcribed the interview orchestrated by the FTC:

Q You’re paying $70 billion for a mobile business?
The business is across mobile, PC and console, but when you think about the unique opportunity relative to our business today, it’s that mobile engagement that Activision drives.

Q If you could make a decision that would benefit Microsoft and harm Microsoft’s competitors in any of the markets, that would be good for Microsoft gaming’s numbers right?
We are trying to compete in the market by growing our business, some of our business growth is obviously growth our competitors would like to have, in the end, our growth probably somewhere comes from our competitors not realizing that growth themselves.

Q If Microsoft is going to grow, in a business like console, it can grow by taking share by competitors…
There’s no console growth in our deal model.

Q Do you have any intention of this deal helping you climb out of the #3 spot?
In console, no.

Currently, Microsoft claims that success of its latest Xbox Series console cycle has been a massive success in comparison to legacy hardware – specifically the Xbox 360. While the 7th generation hardware is ranked the golden age for Xbox, Spencer when speaking to The Guardian explained that revenue for the current systems is already doubled the Xbox 360 it was at this position before.

From other revealing information on the developing feud between Microsoft and the FTC recently, Spencer when questioned if similar tactics acted upon by PlayStation for third-party exclusive deals would find its way to Xbox there is no chance if the deal passes, he claims. You can read the full report by heading here.

Are you surprised by Spencer’s statement?