Citizen Cook 2024 年 3 月 27 日 上午 7:04
Steam on Xbox
The internet is buzzing over Phil Spencer’s latest comments to Polygon with many speculating that he’s alluding to the idea of opening up the Xbox consoles to allow other storefronts like Steam to work on the currently closed platform.

I think this would be great. We see developers targeting Steam Deck and the benefits of developing for a fixed platform, the same benefits would obviously apply to Xbox.
But how would Microsoft monetise this?

Personally, I’m clambering for a Steam console and this would be the next best thing.

Thoughts?

https://www.polygon.com/24108670/xbox-epic-games-store-phil-spencer-interview
最后由 Citizen Cook 编辑于; 2024 年 3 月 27 日 上午 7:14
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Citizen Cook 2024 年 9 月 18 日 上午 12:44 
引用自 ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ
引用自 Brian9824
Yeah don't expect it on the current console, this is something they have been talking about for their NEXT console. It will be more like a PC with a custom OS as one of their ideas.


Then, I'm good lol. I'll leave the Xbox for games I can't rock at the moment and Xbox exclusives (lol yeah, good one) but besides that, I'll stick to PC gaming. Best option out there + Steam Deck, if you want to take your Steam games on the go.

Which, I am sure they will probably upgrade and make a Steam Deck 2 or so for more power and this/that.

The next Xbox console is expected in 2026
Citizen Cook 2024 年 9 月 18 日 上午 1:07 
引用自 Brian9824
I find it interesting that so far everyone has ignored this

Now, the notion of subsidizing a console — and forcing players to purchase games through the official storefront to help recoup costs — might not make sense.

So expect console prices that take this approach to probably double in price if not more. Hence why its been said you'd basically be buying a PC and installing a custom OS on it like Steam OS.

PS5 Pro is $700. No subsidisation. It used to make sense when dev cycles were 1,2,3 years. We’re seeing less AAA games this gen because they take 6,7,8 years to make. Back on the Xbox 360 we had the entire Mass Effect trilogy. If a dev started making their game at the beginning of this console generation it might not even be ready for release until the next generation launches!
That’s a lot of 30% on games they are not taking in to subsidise the console.
Plus, companies can’t take advantage of smaller, more efficient ships anymore during the generation to shrink the size of the console and cut costs. The old model is broken.
Brian9824 2024 年 9 月 18 日 上午 3:08 
It's still subsidized a bit, but definitely not like other consoles https://www.yahoo.com/tech/ps5-pro-equivalent-pc-cost-123549728.html

So the $700 price point would be the new low point, and your already at the point where for $200-300 more you got a full fledged gaming PC that can do what the console can and alot more. So kinda shows my point. Plus don't forget that $700 is more like $800 if you want a disc drive, then $60+ for each controller, etc.

Devs are also given toolkits to design their games before the consoles are available well in advance
最后由 Brian9824 编辑于; 2024 年 9 月 18 日 上午 4:02
Dr.Shadowds 🐉 2024 年 9 月 18 日 上午 4:00 
引用自 Citizen Cook
引用自 Brian9824
I find it interesting that so far everyone has ignored this



So expect console prices that take this approach to probably double in price if not more. Hence why its been said you'd basically be buying a PC and installing a custom OS on it like Steam OS.

PS5 Pro is $700. No subsidisation. It used to make sense when dev cycles were 1,2,3 years. We’re seeing less AAA games this gen because they take 6,7,8 years to make. Back on the Xbox 360 we had the entire Mass Effect trilogy. If a dev started making their game at the beginning of this console generation it might not even be ready for release until the next generation launches!
That’s a lot of 30% on games they are not taking in to subsidise the console.
Plus, companies can’t take advantage of smaller, more efficient ships anymore during the generation to shrink the size of the console and cut costs. The old model is broken.
I join so seeing how PS5 pro happen, going be bit of mix since there no real improvements in graphical area rather than FPS, and anti-aliasing such as higher resolution that it be doing the upscaling from beyond this begs the question is it worth the extra $200 ~ $300 extra for the avg console player, and to those that already own the console.

And seeing how Controller went up in price such as $5, or more depending where one is from, I wouldn't be shocked if PSN plans also go up in price at some point as well, seeing that sony big AAA game flopped in sales concord.

Anyways just feel like PS5 pro is in a weird spot right now, and prices nearing $1k mark more then convinces people to opt for PC since it better long term, and must more manageable, and adjustable unless one opt for laptop then still long term, plus endless backwards play, with access to everything bought so kind of depends on the person what someone values more, what they want, or just trying to get cheapest possible way to get into gaming right away with less effort as possible. So give or take how those goes out.

Also to point out devs are given kits for the next gen before it release normally by 1 ~ 3 years, and that basically meant games can be made for current, and next, or just for next gen whatever devs plans to make their game for, or what they want for their game. Got "upgrade" gen under same gen basically slim & pro where some devs are given maybe a year before release of them if wanted to optimize game for release, or to help promote their pro system for showcasing to convince people to buy the pro. But again PS5 Pro seem to be in odd spot, and begs the question is it worth the extra $200 ~ $300 to the avg console player.
Brian9824 2024 年 9 月 18 日 上午 4:03 
引用自 Dr.Shadowds 🐉
引用自 Citizen Cook

PS5 Pro is $700. No subsidisation. It used to make sense when dev cycles were 1,2,3 years. We’re seeing less AAA games this gen because they take 6,7,8 years to make. Back on the Xbox 360 we had the entire Mass Effect trilogy. If a dev started making their game at the beginning of this console generation it might not even be ready for release until the next generation launches!
That’s a lot of 30% on games they are not taking in to subsidise the console.
Plus, companies can’t take advantage of smaller, more efficient ships anymore during the generation to shrink the size of the console and cut costs. The old model is broken.
I join so seeing how PS5 pro happen, going be bit of mix since there no real improvements in graphical area rather than FPS, and anti-aliasing such as higher resolution that it be doing the upscaling from beyond this begs the question is it worth the extra $200 ~ $300 extra for the avg console player, and to those that already own the console.

And seeing how Controller went up in price such as $5, or more depending where one is from, I wouldn't be shocked if PSN plans also go up in price at some point as well, seeing that sony big AAA game flopped in sales concord.

Anyways just feel like PS5 pro is in a weird spot right now, and prices nearing $1k mark more then convinces people to opt for PC since it better long term, and must more manageable, and adjustable unless one opt for laptop then still long term, plus endless backwards play, with access to everything bought so kind of depends on the person what someone values more, what they want, or just trying to get cheapest possible way to get into gaming right away with less effort as possible. So give or take how those goes out.

Also to point out devs are given kits for the next gen before it release normally by 1 ~ 3 years, and that basically meant games can be made for current, and next, or just for next gen whatever devs plans to make their game for, or what they want for their game. Got "upgrade" gen under same gen basically slim & pro where some devs are given maybe a year before release of them if wanted to optimize game for release, or to help promote their pro system for showcasing to convince people to buy the pro. But again PS5 Pro seem to be in odd spot, and begs the question is it worth the extra $200 ~ $300 to the avg console player.

Yep, i mean when you look at other consoles adjusted for inflation its not that eye raising with buying power, but it is at the point where one would question do I get a PS5 Pro or just pay a a little more and get a gaming PC that can do more.
crunchyfrog 2024 年 9 月 19 日 上午 8:00 
引用自 Citizen Cook
引用自 ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ


Then, I'm good lol. I'll leave the Xbox for games I can't rock at the moment and Xbox exclusives (lol yeah, good one) but besides that, I'll stick to PC gaming. Best option out there + Steam Deck, if you want to take your Steam games on the go.

Which, I am sure they will probably upgrade and make a Steam Deck 2 or so for more power and this/that.

The next Xbox console is expected in 2026

I wouldn't hold my breath for that. Not saying it's not coming out - it's likely a "Pro" version of sorts.

But the fact is that MS has nothing much in games, worse than Sony in many respects. Sure, they gave a decent pitch a short while back which did show promise of some interesting stuff, but promises mean nothing until they're released.

So I don't see any real point in looking out for the next XBOX as they are still lacking in developmnent.
ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ 2024 年 9 月 19 日 上午 8:09 
引用自 crunchyfrog
So I don't see any real point in looking out for the next XBOX as they are still lacking in developmnent.

I'd say both consoles suck and there's no point on getting any future ones. Both consoles barely have exclusives and both barely had games that used the full power/potential of both consoles to good use.

Games stuck at 30 FPS half the time or sacrifice visuals for a boost. Did many games come out at full 8k or whatever? I mean, I don't bother with that stuff so, curious. Faster load times? dude, I had to wait a good bit even while on an Xbox Series X. It's only a bit quicker, not super fast or instant like they claimed (my nephew on the PS5 had to wait a bit too)

They said a bunch of crap that just seems like lies to me. Xbox going the $600+ route with their "Galaxy" version and Cony with their $700+ PS5 Protato cash grab. Like catnip for the whales/sheep.

Seriously, no reason to get any future console, even if Xbox got Steam.... might as well get a PC and wait for every Xbox game to hit here.

Console only gamers can use their remotes and most console games are coming to PC, win/win? well, unless if you like Nintendo lol also, free online, no more PS + or Gamepass money drainers... and nintendos thing lol

最后由 ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ 编辑于; 2024 年 9 月 19 日 上午 8:16
crunchyfrog 2024 年 9 月 19 日 上午 8:29 
引用自 ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ
引用自 crunchyfrog
So I don't see any real point in looking out for the next XBOX as they are still lacking in developmnent.

I'd say both consoles suck and there's no point on getting any future ones. Both consoles barely have exclusives and both barely had games that used the full power/potential of both consoles to good use.

Games stuck at 30 FPS half the time or sacrifice visuals for a boost. Did many games come out at full 8k or whatever? I mean, I don't bother with that stuff so, curious. Faster load times? dude, I had to wait a good bit even while on an Xbox Series X. It's only a bit quicker, not super fast or instant like they claimed (my nephew on the PS5 had to wait a bit too)

They said a bunch of crap that just seems like lies to me. Xbox going the $600+ route with their "Galaxy" version and Cony with their $700+ PS5 Protato cash grab. Like catnip for the whales/sheep.

Seriously, no reason to get any future console, even if Xbox got Steam.... might as well get a PC and wait for every Xbox game to hit here.

Console only gamers can use their remotes and most console games are coming to PC, win/win? well, unless if you like Nintendo lol also, free online, no more PS + or Gamepass money drainers... and nintendos thing lol
Yes, I've already said that.

It ain't a competition though.

Just because I was addressing the one point about the next Xbox, does not mean I therefore favour the alternative.
Citizen Cook 2024 年 9 月 19 日 下午 12:08 
引用自 crunchyfrog
引用自 ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ

I'd say both consoles suck and there's no point on getting any future ones. Both consoles barely have exclusives and both barely had games that used the full power/potential of both consoles to good use.

Games stuck at 30 FPS half the time or sacrifice visuals for a boost. Did many games come out at full 8k or whatever? I mean, I don't bother with that stuff so, curious. Faster load times? dude, I had to wait a good bit even while on an Xbox Series X. It's only a bit quicker, not super fast or instant like they claimed (my nephew on the PS5 had to wait a bit too)

They said a bunch of crap that just seems like lies to me. Xbox going the $600+ route with their "Galaxy" version and Cony with their $700+ PS5 Protato cash grab. Like catnip for the whales/sheep.

Seriously, no reason to get any future console, even if Xbox got Steam.... might as well get a PC and wait for every Xbox game to hit here.

Console only gamers can use their remotes and most console games are coming to PC, win/win? well, unless if you like Nintendo lol also, free online, no more PS + or Gamepass money drainers... and nintendos thing lol
Yes, I've already said that.

It ain't a competition though.

Just because I was addressing the one point about the next Xbox, does not mean I therefore favour the alternative.

Rumours are that Microsoft are also working on a handheld.
ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ 2024 年 9 月 19 日 下午 1:12 
引用自 crunchyfrog
Yes, I've already said that.

It ain't a competition though.

Just because I was addressing the one point about the next Xbox, does not mean I therefore favour the alternative.


Cool. And I said what I said. I was just speaking in general, sorry if you took it the wrong way.

There are console wars, PC vs console war so, it's always a competition to people. But that wasn't my point.

And did I say you favor PS/Nintendo or whatever? I guess I should be more clearer with what I say, since people tend to assume things and go way off road. Anyways. good chat.


引用自 Citizen Cook

Rumours are that Microsoft are also working on a handheld.

Of course they are. They want to put themselves in the handheld market now. They see how well the Steam Deck/Nintendo Switch+ are doing. They definitely want a piece of that pie too.
crunchyfrog 2024 年 9 月 20 日 上午 1:08 
引用自 ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ
引用自 crunchyfrog
Yes, I've already said that.

It ain't a competition though.

Just because I was addressing the one point about the next Xbox, does not mean I therefore favour the alternative.


Cool. And I said what I said. I was just speaking in general, sorry if you took it the wrong way.

There are console wars, PC vs console war so, it's always a competition to people. But that wasn't my point.

And did I say you favor PS/Nintendo or whatever? I guess I should be more clearer with what I say, since people tend to assume things and go way off road. Anyways. good chat.


引用自 Citizen Cook

Rumours are that Microsoft are also working on a handheld.

Of course they are. They want to put themselves in the handheld market now. They see how well the Steam Deck/Nintendo Switch+ are doing. They definitely want a piece of that pie too.
No problem. Yeah, I try to be concise as you're correct - many people tend to either do piss poor logic or get the wrong end of the stick.

So fair enough - I get what you mean.

Interestingly if MS come through with a handheld console, they could easily clean up as they have LOADS of old properties they can simply port over or tidy up. Look at how older games have been selling on the Steam Deck.

But knowing MS and the fact they can't operate properly or communicate with their own departments, I would expect they bring something out and still have no games for it and can't work out how to make it work.
最后由 crunchyfrog 编辑于; 2024 年 9 月 20 日 上午 1:10
ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ 2024 年 9 月 20 日 上午 1:40 
引用自 crunchyfrog
Interestingly if MS come through with a handheld console, they could easily clean up as they have LOADS of old properties they can simply port over or tidy up. Look at how older games have been selling on the Steam Deck.

But knowing MS and the fact they can't operate properly or communicate with their own departments, I would expect they bring something out and still have no games for it and can't work out how to make it work.

Which properties do you think they'd port? and I agree. People love "nostalgia" and tend to pay for it. I just don't like when people get taken advantage of most of the time for "nostalgia" things.

Sorry, you mentioned "older games" and my mind went to "nostalgia" for some reason lol maybe not the point you meant.

I agree with this too. It'll be surprising non the less if they do end up releasing a handheld with no exclusive or so and it having issues/problems. Maybe a handheld upgrade a couple years afterwards.
最后由 ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ 编辑于; 2024 年 9 月 20 日 上午 1:43
crunchyfrog 2024 年 9 月 21 日 上午 11:00 
引用自 ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ
引用自 crunchyfrog
Interestingly if MS come through with a handheld console, they could easily clean up as they have LOADS of old properties they can simply port over or tidy up. Look at how older games have been selling on the Steam Deck.

But knowing MS and the fact they can't operate properly or communicate with their own departments, I would expect they bring something out and still have no games for it and can't work out how to make it work.

Which properties do you think they'd port? and I agree. People love "nostalgia" and tend to pay for it. I just don't like when people get taken advantage of most of the time for "nostalgia" things.

Sorry, you mentioned "older games" and my mind went to "nostalgia" for some reason lol maybe not the point you meant.

I agree with this too. It'll be surprising non the less if they do end up releasing a handheld with no exclusive or so and it having issues/problems. Maybe a handheld upgrade a couple years afterwards.

By older games I mean anything from their DOS era onwards.

A large wealth of properties they own or can leverage other publishers into releasing. Much like has happened on the Switch.

I've thoroughly enjoyed having handhled versions of games like Star Wars KOTOR for example, or even something more modern like the Metro series.

But MS could go right back to some of their fondly remembered games from the DOS era. Basically there's no reason they couldn't hoist most of what's on GOG.
xBCxRangers 2024 年 9 月 21 日 上午 11:02 
The next Xbox is indeed rumored to have access to Steam. Great times ahead.

And i should edit and say "if true", being it seems they're going for more of a Steam Box type of console. Maybe it'll have Win 11. I'm seeing a lot of coverage about these rumors.
最后由 xBCxRangers 编辑于; 2024 年 9 月 21 日 上午 11:03
ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ 2024 年 9 月 21 日 上午 11:16 
引用自 crunchyfrog
MS could go right back to some of their fondly remembered games from the DOS era. Basically there's no reason they couldn't hoist most of what's on GOG.

That would be useful for the GOG users (there are a lot) I can see the handheld selling well cause of this alone, plus having all your Xbox games, Steam + DOS era stuff and whatnot.

If they do it right, make an awesome, comfortable, wicked, powerful and affordable handheld, I might give it a go. Price... idk cause you have the Xbox Series X at around $500 and now the Galaxy at $600+.

How much do you think they'd charge for their handheld? and it better be something that doesn't need an upgrade a couple months+ in like the Steam Deck did with its LCD-OLED whatever upgrade.

$300+ Starting price. Just a random guess. I want one version, the real final version, not this/that versions that gives you more space or bleh.

引用自 xBCxRangers

And i should edit and say "if true", being it seems they're going for more of a Steam Box type of console. Maybe it'll have Win 11. I'm seeing a lot of coverage about these rumors.


Don't get too excited. Keep the hype at a minimum to low. Windows 11 though? I rather it just have the best windows version that works perfectly with Steam games. I just want to see how everything is, what it uses, how it works, how fast, this/that etc.
最后由 ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ 编辑于; 2024 年 9 月 21 日 上午 11:18
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