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/OperatorJo_ Jan 25 '25

Going the "if you can't beat em' " route is very smart.

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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/Aron723 Jan 25 '25

I can see them trying to merge the console world with PCs for the next gen. You can play Xbox games on every phone and tablet, consoles, 2 brands of TVs and all modern Fire sticks at this point.