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[jshackles]

Well my main contention isn't whether or not it would "work" due to Microsoft's or Valve's intervention . I am just curious if the games would actually function correctly or if there'd be a ton of caveats. I mean, a PC owner can buy a Steam game and still end up in a situation where they need to patch it or otherwise do some extra stuff to get it running on their system. Can we expect the XsX to fare any better? Seems like the sort of promise that looks really good during marketing and trade shows but ends up being a complete circus when it comes to implementation.

I guess I just assumed that (if this were true) it would be an XCloud streaming scenario rather than a "runs natively on SeX hardware" scenario. I know that Valve has been working on standing up an XCloud-like service, perhaps this rumor mill is just that SeX can work as a client to that initiative.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

I guess I just assumed that (if this were true) it would be an XCloud streaming scenario rather than a "runs natively on SeX hardware" scenario. I know that Valve has been working on standing up an XCloud-like service, perhaps this rumor mill is just that SeX can work as a client to that initiative.

Good insight, I forgot that streaming services could potentially be thrown into the mix to resolve any compatibility concerns (i.e it would be a streaming box and not running them natively).

 

[Nikana]

If this was true, i'd get a Series X instead of upgrading my PC. I cant see how its true though, unless its just Windows 10 games. I just cant see how older PC games would work.

If XSX is indeed running on zen and RDNA, the x86 nature wouldn't be crazy difficult to adapt. It would take time though for sure.

 

[IntentionalPun]

Complete and utter bullshit.

 

[Rossco EZ]

lad bible LOLOL

 

[GymWolf]

 

[SantaC]

Finally xbox Can get some jrpgs

 

[Moses85]

Heard every Xbox One Series X will be shipped with a 500 USD Voucher Card for Steam, Epic Store, PSN and E-Shop.

 

[GymWolf]

Heard every Xbox One Series X will be shipped with a 500 USD Voucher Card for Steam, Epic Store, PSN and E-Shop.

Nothing for apple user??

 

[Roni]

I can see Microsoft doing this, actually.

 

[Three]

And give steam that 30% cut to sell software on their designed platform.

How are they going to make money then?

This must be the dumbest fucking shit i heard in a long time.

Depends on the business plan. If they want to sell at a profit on the hardware then it may happen.

 

[Spukc]

Depends on the business plan. If they want to sell at a profit on the hardware then it may happen.

you should really try to better yourself in 2020 stop doing crack

 

[Dlacy13g]

If true... and I find it pretty thin that it would be.... Series X would basically become the ultimate Steam Machine and do what Valve couldn't.

 

[theclaw135]

When you think about it... it's more than a little strange the hardware has become so similar to PC, with nothing to show for it.

 

[Slings and Arrows]

IF, this was true, it solves the problem of VR on Xbox...

 

[Hendrick's]

Not sure how this business model would work to satisfy all parties, but if they can pull this off it would be huge.

 

[SNG32]

If this is true it will definately solve there not enough japanese games problem.

 

[JLB]

Personally I don't know why you guys would want to have to deal with a desk & chair, mouse and keyboard, drivers, hackers, viruses, etc, etc.

I think it's best for you all that this doesn't happen. Who knows the horrors that await console gamers if the PC gaming gates of hell open.

It would still be a walled garden, just a bit more open and with beautiful views.

 

[JORMBO]

I can’t see this being true but it would be huge if it was.

 

[Verdanth]

Honestly this would be a pretty bold and good move by MS, but I can't see it happen.

 

[Chromium.Wings]

Could this be part of the reason why we're seeing more Microsoft releases on Steam now with Gears 5 and the Master Chief Collection? Is Microsoft working up a partnership with Steam? I might have to get an Xbox Series X if this pans out, it would be the most convenient way for big screen gaming for my PC games.

 

[Simpkin92]

I wish this was true so bad

 

[Vasto]

Grain Of Salt

 

[Slings and Arrows]

Grain Of Salt

Mountain of salt

 

[Roitorb]

As a console only gamer this would be the dogs bollocks being able to play steam games.

 

[Clear]

Been thinking for awhile now that Series X is actually a PC, as well as a console.

The reality is that these new AMD Apu's are more than capable of providing a better Windows experience than a substantial percentage of all PC's in use daily.

Considering MS work in O/S virtualization why shouldn't a next gen Xbox also double as Windows 10 mediacenter PC? Its certainly in line with their overall transition to being a service based corporation.

Won't be cheap though, I'd expect a $699 minimum price-tag if they go in that direction.

 

[Kamina]

0% chance

 

[Woo-Fu]

Would it be an Xbox that can play Steam games or would it really be a PC that can play Xbox games? Think about it. Xbox's new killer app, MS Office, hahahahaha.

 

[GHG]

Would it be an Xbox that can play Steam games or would it really be a PC that can play Xbox games? Think about it.

PC's can already play Xbox games, so the first one.

 

[Fake]

So, PC?

 

[ResilientBanana]

If this were to be true, that would be awesome. But it's probably not.

 

[Kenpachii]

Xbox Series X Will Be Able To Play Steam Games, Rumour Claims

A steamy rumour.

www.ladbible.com

No idea how reliable the source is.

I think it's bullshit, personally. I just wanted to get involved with the thread spamming.

I fully expect this to happen.

 

[Nikana]

Since so many people are saying 0 chance by GAF rules this is pretty much confirmed.

 

[Drewpee]

Would be a fantastic feature. I am not a heavy PC gamer but have a decent library on Steam that I would be 100x more likely to play if I could access it on my Xbox.

If they add a straight Windows mode I can see this being possible. Otherwise they would have to ensure backward compatability with games that were never even intended to be played on a console.

 

[Moses85]

Nothing for apple user??

No, they are already rich enough

 

[Northeastmonk]

I wouldn’t have to buy that 20’ HDMI cord.

 

[Niked]

Account bet that this is not true.

 

[Grumpy Toe Nail]

That would be a huge boost for the casual gamer. Still feel that most PC Gamers would still stick with PC unless they're lazy and would want the mild convenience every now and again. Hope its true.

Not being into PC's doesnt make you a casual gamer. Fucking hate the time wasted on getting shit to work perfectly all the time.

 

[GreatnessRD]

Not being into PC's doesnt make you a casual gamer. Fucking hate the time wasted on getting shit to work perfectly all the time.

Fair point and I can see how you took it that way. I just meant for those in your predicament that don't want to fool with the drivers, settings, etc. I understand you can be a hardcore gamer on console, just poor wording, lol.

 

[Bkdk]

So it will support modding as well then, great stuff. For a budget gaming PC this is the best ever.12 tflops is pretty good entry point. It will crush Sony in terms of backwards compatibility plus modding support to enhance these older games even further. While I’ll be upgrading to rtx3080 so I won’t buy this, this is essential to every gamer to want to get into pc gaming and those who don’t wanna spend too much for high end pc.

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

This would be an ultimate power move.

I have a hard time believing its true, but what a bombshell if it is

 

[Iukufumasi]

No chance this happens, probably fake.

 

[DS_Joost]

I honestly believe if it were true (which it isn't) it would still draw zip zero zilch more people there.

Anyone remember Steam boxes? Everybody THOUGHT they wanted one... Until they didn't...

 

[llien]

And give steam that 30% cut to sell software on their designed platform.

How are they going to make money then?

By having the likes of me actually buy XSeX.
Exclusives is why I will pick up PS5 over MS console and there is no perf gap to close it.

Having ability to use it as a generic gaming machine changes the stack altogether.

I doubt it's true, though, at least from the perspective of securing console, it looks very problematic.

 

[Burrito Bandito]

I call BS. This makes no sense for them. They would be subsidising a gaming PC for Steam and Epic then . . .

i mean i personally know tons of people interested in PC games that arent willing to shell out the $1,000-$2,000 to build one + buy a monitor and all the stuff needed.

i think its a huge selling point to a lot of people—the possibility of playing pc games AND console games on one $400-$500 purchase

 

[Vawn]

I'll buy a Xbox SeX if true.

It isn't true.

 

[Klayzer]

Would Steam be locked behind a live sub or just be an app like Netflix?

 

[Mexen]

So a "PC" at a console price point?

 

[Kagoshima_Luke]

If this turns out to be true, it would be the tipping point for me to go with the X as opposed to the PS5 at launch.

 

[turntablekeepsonspinning]

ladbible.com.... lol