Microsoft surprised fans by revealing that the next Xbox will not be exactly a console as we know it. As announced by Sarah Bond , president of the Xbox division, the new generation will be a unified ecosystem based on Windows , breaking away from the traditional model of exclusive hardware.
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The new Xbox will function as an open platform
Currently, Microsoft's proposition is clear: "play what you want, with whom you want, where you want." In other words, the Xbox of the future will be a multiplatform platform —accessible via PC, consoles, portable devices, and even the cloud. Furthermore , the Windows operating system will be the foundation of this transition, ensuring complete integration between devices.
This shift, which had already been hinted at, became evident with the partnership between Microsoft and Asus in the development of the ROG Xbox Ally — a Windows handheld that runs Steam and other digital stores. Therefore , the next Xbox will, in practice, be a gaming PC customized for the console audience .
Goodbye to the closed, single-store model?
One of the most discussed points was the idea of not restricting the new Xbox to a single game store. However , Bond suggested that apps like Steam or the Epic Games Store could be compatible. Furthermore , backward compatibility will continue to be a priority, with support for games already purchased in previous generations.
Microsoft could transform the gaming market
While PC components remain expensive, Microsoft can offer a cost-effective alternative, bringing the power of the PC to console prices. Eventually , this approach could change the rules of the market and position the new Xbox as a true bridge between console and PC gaming.
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