A new report claims that from another console Microsoft A bold leap would be ahead, as the product could be a console/PC hybrid that would open the door to playing even more PlayStation exclusives. This year, Microsoft has stepped up its intentions to leave brand exclusivity behind, and if this report is correct, it could be a big change for the company.
Last week, it was confirmed hello Officially coming to PS5. Rebranded as Hello: Campaign EvolvedThis Unreal Engine 5 remake of the beloved first-person shooter will be available on PS5 for the first time in 2026. Rumors about it hello Franchises coming to PS5 are hot this year, and with confirmation Hello: Campaign EvolvedThe first official steps have been taken. If the new rumor about Microsoft's next console is true, though, hello PlayStation may just be the beginning of the company embracing the audience.
The next generation of Xbox may allow users to access PlayStation games
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The next Xbox console will reportedly allow access to Windows.
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This will give users the option to access non-Microsoft storefronts such as Steam.
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Therefore, PlayStation exclusives available on Steam can be played.
The report comes from Windows Central, and while Microsoft itself has yet to reveal its next-generation console, Xbox president Sarah Bond hinted that this is the direction the company is expected to move forward. In a recent interview with Mashable discussing ROG Xbox Companion and the future of Xbox, Bond said, “The next-gen console is going to be a very premium, very high-end curated experience. You're starting to see some of the thinking we have in this handheld.” She was still very secretive during the interview, a report from Windows Central that aligns with her past statements.
It's been an eventful few months for Microsoft and Xbox. Between controversial layoffs, the success of ROG Xbox Ally, and a surprising price increase for Xbox Game Pass, the company has faced a series of highs and lows. With Bond's comments about the next wave of Xbox being a “premium” experience, allowing players to access PlayStation games through Steam will certainly be a strong selling point for some people.
The next-gen console is going to be a very premium, very high-end curated experience. You're starting to see some of the thinking we had in this handheld.
Only time will tell if these reports are accurate, but it's possible he'll be able to play god of war and The last of us The Xbox console is definitely interesting. As Microsoft works to develop the Xbox brand, the final reveal of the next-gen Xbox is bound to be fascinating.
- Date of establishment
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April 4, 1975
- Headquarters
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Redmond, Washington, USA
- CEO
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satya nadella
- Subsidiaries
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Activision Blizzard, Microsoft Studios, Mojang Studios, Microsoft Game Studios, Xbox Game Studios
