kingpotato
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Microsoft is best known for operating systems. Even today with the easy to use free distributions of Linux, Windows dominates the PC market. Do why didn't they ever apply this domain knowledge into an official Xbox OS release?
I am aware of the Xbox features shoehorned into windows 10 (Cortana, game bar, etc), but those features don't really make windows an Xbox.
The advantages seem obvious. Leverage windows existing flexibility to run on a variety of new platforms, drive adoption of the brand, funnel sales into their propitiatory marketplace, and probably the most important - sell more service subscriptions.
Had Microsoft attempted this earlier, we could have seen the Xbox version of the PS3, or maybe more relevant, be looking at the possibility of making the upcoming steam deck a fully mobile Xbox.
I know many people will say they don't want this, but that isn't the point of this thread. I would rather discuss reasons Microsoft hasn't pursued this product when it seems like it's right in their wheelhouse and a no brainer.
I am aware of the Xbox features shoehorned into windows 10 (Cortana, game bar, etc), but those features don't really make windows an Xbox.
The advantages seem obvious. Leverage windows existing flexibility to run on a variety of new platforms, drive adoption of the brand, funnel sales into their propitiatory marketplace, and probably the most important - sell more service subscriptions.
Had Microsoft attempted this earlier, we could have seen the Xbox version of the PS3, or maybe more relevant, be looking at the possibility of making the upcoming steam deck a fully mobile Xbox.
I know many people will say they don't want this, but that isn't the point of this thread. I would rather discuss reasons Microsoft hasn't pursued this product when it seems like it's right in their wheelhouse and a no brainer.