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[Gormless Noodle]

Not sure how reliable this is but it actually seems kind of in line with what Microsoft has been saying regarding the expansion of its GamePass service. MS also seems to want to bring xCloud to Switch which it showed some time ago running Forza on mobile phones.

Now clearly, take this with a gigantic heap of salt for the time being, but it doesn't seem too crazy to be honest.

If true, is Microsoft not handing away a bit too much to competing platforms (although Nintendo isn't quite a DIRECT competitor, but not far off either)? Or is it actually a positive for Microsoft in terms of exposure to an audience that might otherwise not be too receptive towards them?

Update:

Game Informer validates the rumor:

https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/0...ging-game-pass-and-published-titles-to-switch

"According to a report from outlet Direct Feed Games, an outlet that has a strong track record for rumors especially centering around Nintendo, Microsoft and Nintendo are about to get together in a big way in the near future. "

"In talking with our own sources, it has been suggested that the announcement of Game Pass on Switch could come as soon as this year. "

 

[dorkimoe]

If this somehow worked...this would be the greatest thing ever....not even kidding.. That being said I dont believe it for a minute

 

[Mistershine.]

How many switch games does MS have to put in game pass?

 

[Mr Hyde]

Well, if you can´t beat them, join them.

 

[DrNeroCF]

After the Google streaming beta I'm starting to believe that a streaming service could actually work on the Switch. Would rather stream fro a PC, though (which MS might actually be in a good position to provide).

Biggest limiting factor would be Nintendo's garbage wifi chip on the Switch.

 

[Solo Act]

After seeing the Trials demo running on Switch, only the lightest games on Game Pass can run as they are on Nintendo's hardware. XCloud is another matter, but has arguably more technological hurdles. Nintendo implores people to connect a LAN cable to reduce lag in Smash. How much more would that apply to game streaming?

I'll sit down in the Team Fake camp for now.

 

[frogger]

If MS adds achievements to switch, I will finally buy one.

 

[Insane Metal]

If the XBone were selling well this would never happen.

 

[Gormless Noodle]

After the Google streaming beta I'm starting to believe that a streaming service could actually work on the Switch. Would rather stream fro a PC, though (which MS might actually be in a good position to provide).

Biggest limiting factor would be Nintendo's garbage wifi chip on the Switch.

Well, for the record, Capcom does have Resident Evil 7 running on there via streaming. It's been Japan only but it has been shown to work, so there's that.

 

[IncognitoPanda]

Doesn't seem crazy at all to me, but the huge asterisk here is that it is only conpatible with xCloud. So unless you have awesome internet, it loses its purpose.

With that said, it makes sense; nintendo suddenly gets access to third party titles that are keeping a lot of people from getting the switch, and microsoft gets revenue from gamepass subscribers. Sony is MS's only real threat

 

[EdGalTBR]

Halo: Masterchief Collection on Switch could be bigger than Smash Ultimate.

 

[JLMC469]

If the XBone were selling well this would never happen.

Huh?

 

[Caayn]

I'm not interested in the xCloud but Inhome streaming to the Switch would be pretty cool to have.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

This does seem to jive with a lot of reports and speculation over the past year. Let's see if this becomes a thing.

 

[Shin]

A lot of opportunities with these 2 potentially coming together (cross-play aside), so many doors that could open up for both them.

 

[DrNeroCF]

Well, for the record, Capcom does have Resident Evil 7 running on there via streaming. It's been Japan only but it has been shown to work, so there's that.

Yeah, weird how it's Japan only and only one game.

What really bugs me is how many YouTubers who aren't in Japan tried streaming it across the ocean then bashed it for not working great.

 

[FranXico]

Well, if you can´t beat them, join them.

Embrace, extend...

 

[Calibos]

Xbox as a platform, not just a plastic box...that’s what MS has been saying with their messaging. Takes them out of the plastic box race...which is exactly what they need.

Excited to see where this could go if true.

 

[JLB]

Of course, it makes sense and eventually will happen. And this is independant of Xbox as ecosystem (hw+sw) is doing in the market. The old good know "hardware is not profitable -or barely´-" was always truth. The thing is that the technology to realize this vision (GP, PS Now, Nintendo whatever) is just emerging / consolidating.

 

[zenspider]

Yeah, weird how it's Japan only and only one game.

What really bugs me is how many YouTubers who aren't in Japan tried streaming it across the ocean then bashed it for not working great.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is available for Switch in Japan as well.

 

[FF:Enhanced_Reality]

There's your answer to cross play. Just play online with each other via cloud services. Monetising cross play.

I imagine Nintendo and Microsoft are working on non compete grounds. Meaning no huge home push from Nintendo and no handheld concerns for Microsoft. The enemy of the enemy is by friend...

 

[JLB]

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is available for Switch in Japan as well.

wait, im lost here. Is ACO on Switch? How is that even possible?

 

[12Dannu123]

If the XBone were selling well this would never happen.

Even if it were selling well, Microsoft will still venture beyond consoles.

 

[thelodius]

No way is this happening lol

 

[zenspider]

wait, im lost here. Is ACO on Switch? How is that even possible?

The power of the cloud!

 

[a multicultural team of v]

Im not sure what Nintendo gains from handing over their ecosystem. Cloud streamed games that Nintendo has gotten already anyway, and would be sold by not them so they wouldn't even be the ones profiting? Why does Nintendo care about that when they can just make smash ultimate 2 and sell another 15 million.

PSN alone generates more revenue than Xbox or Nintendo. That is what Nintendo would be surrendering.

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

This reeks of desperation. Spencer needs to buy a new deodorant because we can smell it from all the way over here at Sony HQ.

 

[DanielsM]

This reeks of desperation. Spencer needs to buy a new deodorant because we can smell it from all the way over here at Sony HQ.

The constant press releases, news articles, interviews, and steady stream of leaks makes you wonder. Literally, its like every day there is a silly article or leak or something. (its like a repeat of 2013) Its like marketing budget went insane.

Sony is over there going.... "we don't have much to talk about but... you want to take a long look at a game we've spent some time on (Days Gone), hopefully you like it."

 

[thelodius]

This reeks of desperation. Spencer needs to buy a new deodorant because we can smell it from all the way over here at Sony HQ.

This.

 

[Insane Metal]

This reeks of desperation. Spencer needs to buy a new deodorant because we can smell it from all the way over here at Sony HQ.

Lol

 

[Sparda]

Great oppurtunity if this happen. But i don't know if Nintendo want to give money to microsoft... usually they make their own way.

 

[a multicultural team of v]

Even if it were selling well, Microsoft will still venture beyond consoles.

Only because they have to though. How quickly everyone forgets that not so long ago you had to have a Gold sub to watch Netflix or use an internet browser, and Microsoft aggressively refused crossplay. Do you really think Microsoft would have abandoned their love of walled gardens if the Xbone was selling like the PS4?

Edit: the parallels here are really funny because let us also not forget that Portal 2 on the PS3 supported Steam.

 

[jshackles]

But - Game Pass isn't a "streaming" service, it lets you download games to your Xbox or PC and play them. Still interesting, just confusing brand messaging.

 

[FearlessBelgian]

When the same for all games on PC ? Game pass on PC now are ultra limited...

 

[Hinedorf]

There's a reason Nintendo's software stays on Nintendo's hardware. They're not desperate like Microsoft.

 

[Halo0629]

I wonder how you would be able to run really demanding xbox games without frying your switch? I bet gamepass on switch would mostly be streaming only.

 

[Quezacolt]

Streaming? No thx. It's not something i will ever on bord with. There's too many cons for the consumer.

 

[thelodius]

Isn't happening. I have contacts.

 

[Spukc]

Would love gamepass shame nintendo switch wifi chip is pretty much ass.
It is not even funny how bad it is.
Hoping their hardware revision will fix this poop.

 

[JimboJones]

MS published games on Nintendo handheld isn't unprecedented so there is that.
I'd give it a go if the reports are good.

 

[Smoke6]

This seems like something for games like Minecraft.

What else does MS have that would benefit?

 

[captainraincoat]

Nintendo’s next console...will be an Xbox....by god imagine that

 

[jshackles]

MS published games on Nintendo handheld isn't unprecedented so there is that.
I'd give it a go if the reports are good.

That would make a lot more sense. Games Ori, Minecraft, Super Lucky Tale, etc I could see doing well on the Switch, with some sort of integration with Game Pass so that if you subscribe you can download and play those games for free on the Switch.

Also, several games that are currently part of Game Pass are available on the Switch already: stuff like The Walking Dead, ARK Survival Evolved, Rocket League, DOOM, Terraria, Kingdom Two Crowns, Snake Pass, etc.

 

[Clear]

Lets see them offer streaming on Xbox and PC before jumping to Switch as a target platform!

 

[12Dannu123]

Only because they have to though. How quickly everyone forgets that not so long ago you had to have a Gold sub to watch Netflix or use an internet browser, and Microsoft aggressively refused crossplay. Do you really think Microsoft would have abandoned their love of walled gardens if the Xbone was selling like the PS4?

Edit: the parallels here are really funny because let us also not forget that Portal 2 on the PS3 supported Steam.

Yes probably because Google and Amazon are coming into the streaming market, a platform agnostic service that can be played anywhere. Microsoft even if it were selling well will extend that lead beyond consoles, because those companies are much more massive and have much more resources compared to Sony.

 

[Nikana]

Wasn't there a rumor everything on gsmepass will be able to be streamed at some point? This would coincide with that.

 

[ExpandKong]

Master Chief for Smash Fighter Pass

Come onnnnnnn

 

[Vawn]

Fake News

 

[Azelover]

I think Nintendo should let Microsoft take care of the online services for the Switch.

They could benefit greatly from it, as the responsability would no longer be in their hands. It would be a pretty bold move, but worth it. Would make everything better.. for everybody.

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

Master Chief for Smash Fighter Pass

Come onnnnnnn

That would be legendary. I would honestly buy a switch and smash just to play him and Joker