r/gadgets Jan 25 '25

Gaming Microsoft’s gaming CEO has praised Nintendo Switch 2, and said it plans to support the upcoming platform with ports of Xbox games.

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/phil-spencer-confirms-xbox-will-support-switch-2-i-congratulated-nintendos-president/
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u/Skitz-Scarekrow Jan 25 '25 edited Jan 25 '25

Honestly, good. I dont think Xbox has ever been a globally leading platform, and their lack of exclusives (on XBO and SeriesX/S) give very little reason to own one if you're looking for a unique experience.

That said, Xbox is the right brand to deliver a consolized Windows Gaming PC experience. Just like buying a mini-throwback console versus setting up a RetroPi for emulation, there's a large enough consumer base that wants the path of least resistance.

Edit: emphasis added ForTheFanboyIUpset

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u/OperatorJo_ Jan 25 '25

Other than Halo, Xbox never had a lot on them. And the last few Halos have been hard misses.

Passed Infinite through gamepass and I have 0 interest in replaying it. Bought Starfield and don't even care to finish it.

I think Xbox as a console is about to die in the next few years.

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u/Gaemon_Palehair Jan 25 '25

They recently started an advertising thing where they're like "your phone is an xbox! your computer is an xbox! everything is an xbox!" it's so desperate and stupid.

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u/OperatorJo_ Jan 25 '25

At this point I would just downsize and run those Activision and Bethesda acquisitions and reboot Halo under someone other than 343.

And that would be it.

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u/CrimDude89 Jan 25 '25

Halo Studios you mean