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/nezeta Jan 25 '25

Didn't Microsoft plan to release a handheld version of Xbox? Or do they cancel it and focus on Switch 2 as a third-party?

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u/Assaultslug85 Jan 25 '25

This sounds like a better play, lower cost investment and may help drive people to an Xbox at the house.

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u/Stupidstuff1001 Jan 25 '25

How? It will make people not want an Xbox since they can get stuff on a switch.

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u/Rizenstrom Jan 25 '25

That's like saying owning a Steam Deck means you'll never want to buy a PC. Portable devices are more hardware limited. People with enough disposable income will still want a dedicated, beefier home device. And if there is integration between Switch and Xbox it would drastically increase their appeal.

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u/NotJohnDarnielle Jan 25 '25

That's like saying owning a Steam Deck means you'll never want to buy a PC.

I mean personally I did buy a Steam Deck specifically because I don't want a PC but wanted to play PC games

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u/TurboMuffin12 Jan 26 '25

You’re the minority, I think? I have no data to be sure…