Fighting for scraps at a seat at the table and slowly withering away in the processSo where does this leave Xbox PC?
I mean, even with 100% revenue, Epic is struggling with getting publishers to release their games on EGS. Usually they skip it and release their games on Steam, unless Epic offers them bribe money.
So where does this leave Xbox PC?
Whatever software allegedly makes this so special, why gate it behind a ROG Ally? You can't just use it to make Windows better? Or is that coming like two days later?
At this point I feel like Xbox identity is more Gamepass than any physical box. I agree that their goal is to transition those subs to pc platform but I'm not sure they can pull it off. Steam is so dominantI've said it before, but in my opinion it's just a way to transition their console gamepasss subs to PC without losing them to Nintendo or Playstation. If that goal is achieved, it's a success.
I hope not. I really hope they can find a way to bring a true console-like gaming experience to PC. Steam is so close and starting to finally come around to pushing Steam OS but having Microsoft in that realm could create interesting innovations (and better compatibility for non Steam games and hardware?).Fighting for scraps at a seat at the table and slowly withering away in the process
imo it's an exclusive windows for a line of pre-built pc'sI don't even know what "Xbox PC" means, really. I suspect the same is true for many other console gamers.
We will find out, quite soon I would imagineI hope not. I really hope they can find a way to bring a true console-like gaming experience to PC. Steam is so close and starting to finally come around to pushing Steam OS but having Microsoft in that realm could create interesting innovations (and better compatibility for non Steam games and hardware?).
My only concern is if they do try to start putting their games behind a paywall. I remember Sony doing this with the SOE access years ago. It included MMO type games but also had a few games like Tanarus that were online but not a persistent world. They could also create a "perks" pass that would not restrict online play for those that do not subscribe but it could put them at a disadvantage. We just have to see if they are happy being one of the largest publishers or if they are going to push things too far.Nobody is gonna pay to play online on PC. They are gonna be sacrificing a huge chunk of revenue from console gamers who are used to that. Idk what their aspirations are but Steam is so popular that I don't see anyone toppling them. Even uncle Tim giving away genuinely free games weekly for years has barely done anything for them.
Nobody is gonna pay to play online on PC. They are gonna be sacrificing a huge chunk of revenue from console gamers who are used to that. Idk what their aspirations are but Steam is so popular that I don't see anyone toppling them. Even uncle Tim giving away genuinely free games weekly for years has barely done anything for them.
There is no such thing as Xbox PC. Only PC.
Personally I hate MS for trying to piggyback on PC gaming. The new ROG Ally is just another PC handheld with fierce competition, it won't outsell the Steam Deck.
One thing is evident though: All roads lead to PC gaming.
imo it's an exclusive windows for a line of pre-built pc's
so "Xbox PC" tends to be such pcs that belong to that line.
It will probably be more limited than traditional Windows and will serve as bait to make it difficult to download the Steam application while bombard you with Xbox products and applications. Pre-built PCs are more expensive than an equivalent console and offer less freedom than a PC. In short, a PC will still be better, more complete too.So it's a PC, except with a customized version of Windows?
It's not like they created the DirectX API that nearly all PC games use. At some point they will drop the DirectX name and just call it Xbox API.There is no such thing as Xbox PC. Only PC.
Personally I hate MS for trying to piggyback on PC gaming. The new ROG Ally is just another PC handheld with fierce competition, it won't outsell the Steam Deck.
One thing is evident though: All roads lead to PC gaming.