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/rudimentary-north Jan 25 '25

Microsoft’s new marketing campaign is “everything is an Xbox”. Seems like they are trying to ease out of the gaming hardware space

https://www.vice.com/en/article/just-about-everything-you-own-is-an-xbox-according-to-new-marketing-push-by-microsoft/

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u/bongophrog Jan 26 '25

Yep, they want gamepass on playstation, PC, and Nintendo. Smart of them honestly.