- Phil Spencer has teased the future of Xbox consoles.
- He states that the ROG Xbox Ally shows what the next platform will look like, likely pointing to an open ecosystem.
- The next Xbox is expected to feature storefronts like Steam from the beginning.
Xbox has made a few interesting changes to the console gaming market recently. Following the introduction of the ROG Xbox Ally, the gaming giant has bridged the gap between Xbox and third-party storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, and more.
Moreover, the gaming giant has confirmed plans for a new console with the same philosophy in mind. In a recent interview, Phil Spencer also teased how this new console would push the goal of a unified platform further.
Why it matters: Xbox’s next-generation console will likely be very different than the PS6 and Nintendo Switch 2, putting the gaming giant in a unique position.
According to Phil Spencer, the ROG Xbox Ally isn’t necessarily considered a new Xbox console. He states that the next console is currently in development and will be released as a proper next-generation offering.
However, he went on to say that the ROG Xbox Ally still shows a glimpse of what Microsoft is doing with its future hardware. How the console connects console, PC, and cloud gaming will carry over to the upcoming hardware as part of the brand’s plans.
This product (ROG Xbox Ally) suggests how the Xbox software platform will evolve, connecting all your devices.
This is also not the first time Microsoft has teased an Xbox-PC hybrid console. It has long been suspected that the upcoming hardware will feature Steam and various other storefronts for added accessibility.
If anything, Phil Spencer’s statement suggests this will most likely be the case. Many have even predicted a potential Windows-based OS for Xbox in the coming years.
Alongside the upcoming hardware, Xbox will continue pushing the ‘Everything is an Xbox’ tagline. Ultimately, the gaming giant is attempting to reach as wide an audience as possible.
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