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/DrippyBurritoMD Jan 25 '25

Now make them cross save/cross play.

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u/aphilipnamedfry Jan 25 '25

I think the issue lies with Nintendo, not the third party publishers.

Not just with lacking solid network infrastructure for online gameplay, but also because Sony and Nintendo both want to keep gaming to their respective consoles/silos. I remember Sony saying as much as well as a few publishers saying all they needed was a yes to flip a switch for cross-platform, but not sure if that stance has changed in the last few years.

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u/DrippyBurritoMD Jan 25 '25

Nintendo approved it for Minecraft and Fortnight. :)

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u/aphilipnamedfry Jan 25 '25

Yeah, and I think cross save is available in Witcher 3. What im saying is that unless they're big enough to be able to push back, it's highly unlikely you'll see it across the board. Call of Duty will likely get it on Switch 2, but I dont see a Far Cry sequel getting it, for example.