XBOX Stands Firm on Hardware While Emphasizing Screen-Agnostic Gaming

Xbox affirms commitment to hardware while pushing for game accessibility on any screen, as reported earlier this month. Executives from Xbox have indicated that while they continue to support the Xbox hardware for the optimal gaming experience, they will also allow Xbox games to be accessed across various devices. During a recent official Xbox podcast with Phil Spencer, Matt Booty, and Sarah Bond, the emphasis was on games being playable across multiple screens besides just Xbox consoles. This approach aligns with previous statements about aiming to reach a wider audience by making games available on different platforms. Xbox also hinted at significant advancements for their next hardware generation, with the promise of the "largest technical leap ever seen in hardware generation." Additionally, the executives underlined their dedication to game preservation, backward compatibility, and respect for player investments in game libraries and saves. The discussion also clarified that while smaller games like Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded would be releasing on platforms including PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, major exclusives like Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle would remain exclusive to Xbox and PC.

Will Xbox games be accessible on non-Xbox platforms?

Yes, Xbox is planning to make some of their games available on other platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, though major exclusives will stay on Xbox consoles and PC.

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