Windows 10 on Xbox can enable Xbox games to function on a PC.
Windows 10 on Xbox can enable Xbox games to function on a PC.
He mentioned how Xbox could run Windows 10 games and apps across platforms, not just between PC and Xbox. This would mean compatibility beyond just transferring the same titles. It’s true that Xbox uses x86 architecture and doesn’t rely on DirectX like PCs, which adds complexity. Since Xbox currently runs Windows 8, it seems limited to older systems. Whether this becomes a reality depends on technical developments and licensing changes.
Xbox uses its separate operating system instead of Windows 8 at the moment.
It’s unlikely to occur. Both will use Windows 10, which is the limit. Xbox titles will remain exclusive to Xbox, and we’re aware that PCs can play console games during past incidents where a console transitioned to Windows 7.
Generally, the titles that work on DX11/12 might not function properly on PCs because of exclusives and lack of optimization. Take the zombie game that was recently ported—it shows how far these changes can go, with Microsoft aiming to expand console support further.
That's a fair observation. I thought it was the same, but I wondered if he's been less diligent with his reports recently...
It would be fascinating if you could transfer PC games running on Windows 8 or 10 to an Xbox One, and the other way around...