PlayStation Fans Concerned Xbox Could Gain Access to PS Titles Via Steam Integration

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The Console Wars May Not Be Completely Over!

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  • Next-gen Xbox is suggested to support Epic Games Store and Steam integration.
  • As such, PlayStation fans are worried that the console would be able to run PlayStation games available on those stores.
  • Moreover, Xbox players could also access Steam discounts and a bigger library.

Xbox finally admitted its defeat against PlayStation when it stopped directly competing with the gaming giant and instead went down the publisher route, which has worked quite well for them.

Microsoft plans to make Xbox more accessible for a wider audience. Rumours indicate that the next-gen Xbox console will support the Steam launcher.

This has worried PlayStation fans, who fear that Xbox may get to play their first-party exclusives and enjoy other perks, potentially leaving Sony behind.

Why it matters: Steam has a broader gaming catalogue than Xbox and PlayStation combined. If the gaming store were to arrive on Xbox, the gaming giant would have a significantly upper hand compared to the rest of the competition. 

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Steam and Epic Games Store coming to the next-gen Xbox have long been rumoured and teased by Phil Spencer. Moreover, the console itself is suggested to be a PC in a console-friendly shape, an attempt by Microsoft to close the gap between Windows and Xbox gaming. 

Sony has recently started porting first-party PlayStation games to PC, usually 1-2 years after their initial release on their platform. As such, PlayStation games would be theoretically playable on Xbox.

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Sony doesn’t care either, as inside reports suggest they won’t be taking steps to restrict access to their catalogue to a potential Xbox supporting Steam. 

The argument doesn’t stop with PlayStation games. Xbox players would have all the upsides of a PC with a console-friendly UI that provides convenience. Moreover, Xbox fans could enjoy Steam/Epic Games Store discounts, exclusive titles, and more.

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From what this seems like, the console wars are far from over—they’re just delayed. PlayStation won’t abandon its exclusive strategy anytime soon. Their revenue from PC is just a fraction of their overall income, so Sony can delay exclusivity or even completely abandon it. However, that remains to be seen.

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