Microsoft is reportedly in discussions with various digital video game storefronts regarding the possibility of their platforms appearing on the next generation of Xbox consoles.
These discussions are said to include talks with Valve, the company behind the popular Steam platform. While the outcome of these negotiations is currently unknown, some reports suggest that a full integration of Steam on Xbox is already undergoing testing. This follows earlier comments from Xbox head Phil Spencer in spring 2024, who expressed a desire to see third-party stores like Epic Games Store or itch.io on the Xbox.
In related news concerning the Xbox ecosystem, separate information indicates that Microsoft is developing a new software solution designed to allow original Xbox and Xbox 360 games to run directly on Windows. This initiative is described as official emulation rather than standard ports, and is seen as part of Microsoft`s broader strategy to bring the Xbox and PC ecosystems closer together.
Finley Holt