Microsoft surprised fans by revealing that the next Xbox won't be 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 , completely breaking away from the traditional hardware-only model.
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New Xbox will work as an open platform
Currently, Microsoft's proposal is clear: "Play what you want, with who you want, wherever 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 full integration between devices.
This shift, which had already been signaled, became evident with the partnership between Microsoft and Asus in the development of the ROG Xbox Ally — a Windows laptop that runs Steam and other digital stores. Therefore , the next Xbox will be, in practice, a gaming PC customized for the console audience .
Goodbye to the closed single-store model?
One of the most talked-about 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. In fact , backward compatibility will remain a priority, with support for games already purchased on previous generations.
Microsoft can transform the gaming market
While PC components remain expensive, Microsoft can offer a cost-effective alternative, bringing PC power to console prices. Eventually , this approach could change the market and position the new Xbox as a true bridge between console and PC gaming.
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