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Major Xbox influencers pull support over multiplatform rumours (www.videogameschronicle.com)

submitted 9 months ago by nanoUFO@sh.itjust.works to c/games@sh.itjust.works

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[–] Redacted@lemmy.world 14 points 9 months ago (1 children)

For most, I think It's due to the rumours that Microsoft could pull out of making Xbox hardware altogether, not because people don't want others enjoying Xbox games.

That would enable Sony to form a monopoly over the high-end console market, which is never good for consumers. Xbox users also have concerns surrounding how they would be able to access their 20+ years of games, friends, achievements, clips, etc. if that were to happen.

[–] nanoUFO@sh.itjust.works 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Microsoft could just continue working on their steamOS copycat and then just let other manufacturers make Microsoft boxes. I think the future is heading more towards that then locked down consoles. Also Microsoft could make an xbox app that basically has all that old data.

[–] Redacted@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

Yeah that's what I'm hopeful for, was going to suggest the same.

Only reason I bought a Series X was because it was cheaper and nicer form factor than upgrading my PC. Tbh ended up liking it more than I expected due to Game Pass, Microsoft Rewards and QoL stuff like Quick Resume but will likely just go back to PC if these rumours turn out to be true.