Microsoft surprised fans by revealing that the next Xbox will not be exactly a console as we know . As announced by Sarah Bond , president of the Xbox Division, the new generation will be a unified ecosystem based on Windows , breaking with the traditional model of exclusive hardware.
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New Xbox will function as an open platform
Currently, Microsoft's proposal is clear: "Play whatever you want, with anyone you want, wherever you want." That is, the Xbox of the future will be a multiplatform platform - accessible by PC, consoles, portable devices and even via cloud. In addition , the Windows operating system will be the basis of this transition, ensuring total integration between devices.
This change, which was already being signaled, was 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 custom gamer PC for the console audience .
Goodbye to the closed model of single store?
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 such as Steam or Epic Games Store could be compatible. Even retrocompatibility will continue to be a priority, supporting games already purchased in previous generations.
Microsoft can transform the gamer market
While PC components are still expensive, Microsoft can offer a cost-effective alternative, bringing PC's power to the console price. Eventually , this approach can change market rules and place the new Xbox as a true bridge between the console and the PC gamer.
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