Could Microsoft ever make the xb1 compatible with the steam library?

[desura]

While unlikely, it probably is technically possible and would be a huge reason to get an xb1.

 

[Lil Frier]

Could? Maybe. Will? No. Valve's never been a big MS fan in the first place, and the first part of the issue would be getting Steam onto Xbox One. That means getting a direct competitor known for major sales and price drops into a place where the overpriced Xbox Store is allowed to reign. It would dramatically hurt their sales, in that regard.

It would be nice to get the non-One games onto the platform, but it would mean bringing the new stuff and seeing MS shoot itself in the foot. I imagine it would need another major OS update that just isn't going to happen in the near-future.

 

[purbeast0]

not really following any logic on why being able to play pc games on xb1 would be a huge reason to get an xb1. care to explain why?

 

[Batmeat]

not really following any logic on why being able to play pc games on xb1 would be a huge reason to get an xb1.

This. Also, you can you can connect your XB1 controller to a pc any and play steam games.

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

not really following any logic on why being able to play pc games on xb1 would be a huge reason to get an xb1. care to explain why?

access to xb1 exclusives plus pc exclusives? also xb1 controller is only wireless if you have windows 10. right now it's mapped as an xbox 360 controller on pc also.

if the choice is between xb1 vs ps4 that would be a good option to have.

Some people want to play on their couches and steam link is valve acknowledging this. being able to play steam games on your xb1/steam machine is a similar concept.

 

[gorcorps]

Why would they? Any money made for the xbox (and it's not much) is in game sales, not the hardware.

 

[purbeast0]

access to xb1 exclusives plus pc exclusives? also xb1 controller is only wireless if you have windows 10. right now it's mapped as an xbox 360 controller on pc also.

if the choice is between xb1 vs ps4 that would be a good option to have.

Some people want to play on their couches and steam link is valve acknowledging this. being able to play steam games on your xb1/steam machine is a similar concept.

what pc exclusives you talking about? only pc exclusives now a days are basically MMO's and RTS games, neither of which work well on a controller. plus they would be like playing on low settings and everyone on the internet would cry about the graphics. there is no benefit at all imo with this suggestion.

 

[Lil Frier]

what pc exclusives you talking about? only pc exclusives now a days are basically MMO's and RTS games, neither of which work well on a controller. plus they would be like playing on low settings and everyone on the internet would cry about the graphics. there is no benefit at all imo with this suggestion.

The gigantic library of old games and the crapload of indie games will interest people. It would also bring PS4 exclusives on the PC (Street Fighter, No Man's Sky) to the Xbox One.

But no, it's not happening.

 

[Fulle]

Considering the Xbox One is running on what's basically PC hardware, and they already have the dashboard running off Windows 10 software, getting Steam to run on the Xbox One would probably be trivial... but wont' happen because MS wouldn't forfeit that much control over the console's storefront.

For cross platform MS wants devs to use the universal app platform sdk, and they will have full control over what apps are allowed onto Xbox, and which apps will require a Gold sub. It'll still make things way easier for devs to get their apps on Xbox, vs other consoles.

 

[Tweak155]

Allowing the consumer to purchase PC versions of XBox games would undercut their licensing profits. Doesn't seem like a smart idea.

 

[desura]

I think it might work if MS put in limited compatibility, i.e. only Steam games and/or Origin games. They might work out a deal where Valve pays them some amount per user or something like that. This ends up being win-win IMO because both get expanded audiences. Xbox might lose some business, sure, but it would gain lots of marketshare vs the PS4.

I mean, the XB1 would be the perfect Steam Machine...