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Kotaku: Halo is releasing on Windows 10 as part of new Xbox + Win10 initiative
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DeepEnigma
Gold Member
What happened to years 5 and 6?
Heres how Microsoft sees it
You're either a PC gamer and will game on Windows 10
You're either a console gamer and want a console
Or you want both for, reasons
PC gamer will use Windows 10
Console gamer will buy Scorpio running Windows 10 (branded as Xbox)
Both markets exist, both markets can be potentially attracted, both markets are conjoined under Windows 10
Xbox is the gaming brand, Windows 10 is the ecosystem and software, and getting people into that ecosystem matters massively (see: literally any windows 10 news recently)
so whos gonna buy the scropio when every game is on pc anyways ? unless all games run like quantum break on pc
The idea is basically that you can play their games on your Microsoft device of choice, whether that be a dedicated device or a PC running their operating system and bought through their storefront.
JordanN
Banned
Why didn't all the NES, SEGA Genesis or PS1 owners buy PC's? I think there are people who only want to own a dedicated game system and it's going to be like this forever.
Compsiox
Banned
I'm kinda just emphasizing that people don't want a long generation.
Complicated
Banned
Very cool as long as PC players are kept separate from console players.
You bought it because you like their console? How does their games appearing on PC (on their OS) matter? If you prefer consoles, you simply buy them there.
They just need to get their PC act together with their ports. Or this plan isn't going to work very well.
Hot Coldman
Banned
Hell, that's exactly what MS appears to be about to rebrand the Xbox into - the thing you buy just because computers are too much of a hassle/eyesore.
TharpDaddy
Member
They haven't officially. I'd argue that Gears Remastered being on PC is a very strong hint at Gears 4 for PC though. I saw that as the developer getting experience with releasing on PC. Same with Forza Apex.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
People don't want a short one either.
There is nothing to back up this statement
Ghost Slayer
Member
Great move MS, as a PS fan, having the access to some Xbox exclusive like Halo on PC is so good.
link1201
Member
*Raises hand. I've been buying Xboxes for Halo since the beginning I'm not going to stop now. I can't be bothered with trying to get games to play on a computer.
I get that, but what I dont get is why spend all that R&D money on multiple boxes? They soon will be flooding the market with a bunch of devices that basically do the same thing.
Is this about Halo Wars 2, because it sure sounds like it.
Here is also a quote from Stinkles kinda hinting at future games:
Here is also a quote from Stinkles kinda hinting at future games:
Probably people who don't own a gaming pc, like myself
dancrane212
Member
Not everyone likes gaming on a PC, it's not that hard
Comfy Couch
TharpDaddy
Member
A lot of people. I know for sure that someone like my brother or many of my friends have 0 desire to build a PC or deal with anything like that. They want to buy a device and plug it in and play games. Ofc that's anecdotal, but there will still be a market of people who want consoles.
It's kind of like how you can get an iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro, Apple TV, or Macbook, and some of those have significant overlap.
The Lamonster
Member
I just want cross-play so I can play on PC with my Xbox bros...
That sounds like a bad idea.
If you don't want to buy/build a gaming PC that can run it?
I didn't want a H3A until just now. I don't think I'd buy it on Xbox One, but I would love a PC version.
From a hardware standpoint (if you have the money to buy a better PC) but for the Xbox ecosystem this is great news.
dancrane212
Member
Would be great for things like fire-fight and campaign co-op. When MS talks about cross-play they usually reference more PvE content so it's not a big stretch. PvP is a different can of worms though...
TharpDaddy
Member
My guess is because it allows them to market to the Xbox console userbase which Sony and Valve can't do.
vicious696
Member
I am all for this approach by MS, they are saying for the avg consumer here is some mid tier hardware that is plug and play but if you want to go Super Saiyen and build a high end PC then install Windows 10 and stay in our ecosystem of games and content.
By making Xbox a part of the Windows 10 platform, it's the one avenue MS has an advantage over Sony.
I sold my Xbox One a few weeks ago in anticipation of this and it's looking like a very smart move to go with a PC/PS4 (Neo) combo over having a Xbox One
By making Xbox a part of the Windows 10 platform, it's the one avenue MS has an advantage over Sony.
I sold my Xbox One a few weeks ago in anticipation of this and it's looking like a very smart move to go with a PC/PS4 (Neo) combo over having a Xbox One
MrBenchmark
Member
I've been building PC's for 20+ years and used to love building the latest and greatest. Hell my PSN tag is the nickname given to me by old co-workers because I used to buy every new GPU. It got old and a giant waste of money. I just wanna play and not deal with PC upgrades drivers blah blah etc etc.
I work all day at a computer, don't want to come home, sit at a desk, and play driver update simulator for two hours when I just want to play a real game.
Have to upgrade every single year, it's crazy.
Quantam Break wasn't originally planned as a Windows 10 game. It was a port of the Xbox One version. Going forward, having games built from the beginning with PC in mind should help a lot especially with the Anniversary Update coming soon.
Dreams-Visions
Member
And there it is. Officially time to sell the XBone.
SunBroDave
Member
lol
The Lamonster
Member
I really don't know how it could get better than Halo 3 in the MCC. Seeing that game in high resolution and 60fps is a thing of beauty...
Compsiox
Banned
Many people on NeoGAF and developers (from what we heard)