• kbin_space_program@kbin.run
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    3 months ago

    This is what Microsoft has been actively moving towards since at least the planning of windows 8.

    Why bother losing money on physical consoles when you can get people to pay for xbox live on pc?

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      3 months ago

      windows 8

      Right, they released the Xbox companion around that time I think? I wouldn’t say they were necessary on course for what we are talking about today, until recently. But yeah, something in the ballpark.

      I really hope they refrain from pushing devs into building WUP programs. That would kill the steamdeck and Linux gaming.

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      3 months ago

      They tried and failed to get people to pay for Xbox Live on PC. I’m surprised they still charge for it on consoles.