Microsoft exec hints at future Xbox One-Windows 8 cross platform
Since the Xbox One has a version of Windows 8 running on its system for apps, it stands to reason there could also be cross-platform gaming for Xbox One and Windows 8 at some point. In a new interview with AusGamers, Microsoft Games Studios head Phil Spencer was asked about that possibility and he stated, "I’m not allowed to leak things" and then reportedly smiled.
Spencer then expanded on that statement, saying that Microsoft has experimented with connecting Windows 8 games to consoles at some level, such as Halo: Spartan Assault, where playing the game on Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 can unlock some content in Halo 4 for the Xbox 360. He added:
This connected ecosystem across all the different devices is definitely where I think the future of gaming is going; you don’t have to do it as a developer, but you have the capability and I think a system like Xbox Live across all those screens where you know who someone is and who their friends are, what their Achievements are and their progression is really critical to that.
It sounds like Microsoft will be adding at least some kind of cross-platform support for Xbox One and Windows 8 games at some point. The big questions are when it will happen and how deep will that connection actually get.
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ElitexChaosPosted:
This would be a good thing. Not only would there be more players online but there will be mods for PC for Xbox players.
Corn_DogPosted:
Monster-MunchHuman why is microsoft trying to crossover everything
I agree i think this is going to be bad.
We will have to wait and see i guess
Corn_DogPosted:
-Skillz Its not gonna work out good
Like everyone has said, there is no reason why it wouldn't work
DissPosted:
ODST I'm sorry but a mouse is just way more accurate than a stick. I'm not looking forward to any cross-platform play
Yes a mouse is more accurate and quicker but it's a cool feature. I don't think it would be good in a competitive game because a mouse and keyboard, like you said, is much better and more projectile. It still would be cool for those people who do not own the same console to be able to game together. It does have it's positives and negatives though, just like anything. Hopefully the benifits outway the negatives when this is implemented.
DissPosted:
-Skillz Its not gonna work out good
Why won't it?
I see this as progress for game development rather than a step backwards.
DissPosted:
I think it would be pretty interesting to see how this is going to work. It seems like a cool feature, i'd like to play games with people cross platform.
gmlukensPosted:
-Skillz Its not gonna work out good
How can you know? It could be a huge step in console gaming
-SkillzPosted:
Human why is microsoft trying to crossover everything
They are trying to make things better..not working guys
AdamuPosted:
Human why is microsoft trying to crossover everything
I agree i think this is going to be bad.
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