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Screenshots Revealed for New Xbox App for Windows 10 and Possible Other Platforms

User Vitor_dlucca shared some screenshots from the current beta version of the new Xbox app that will replace the old Xbox app on Windows 10.

Christopher1819d ago

Eh, for a desktop app, that's a lot of wasted space IMHO. It might look better when they port it to Android/iOS for mobile, but that's like reading a wordpress that's only tailored towards mobile users for me.

Desktop in general is starting to get treated more for mobile market than anything while the console UI is what I would want to see on Desktop as well.

Obscure_Observer1818d ago

Xbox brand is getting bigger and better! Windows 10 PC gamers are now part of the Xbox ecosystem and community.

TheColbertinator1818d ago

It's the other way around. Xbox games and apps are now becoming part of the PC community which is fine with me.

Obscure_Observer1818d ago (Edited 1818d ago )

@TheColbertinator

No it´s not. No when you´re "tied" to a Microsoft account and live services. That´s why i said WINDOWS 10 PC gamers. I´m not talking about those who play via another PC platforms/OS or avoid/hate Microsoft and its games.

Xbox now has FRACTION of the PC community which will help to increase and expand the Xbox userbase by funding new Xbox games and studios while making online matchmaking smooth and easier providing longer and helthier life to each Xbox game servers.

This is a fact!

Razzer1818d ago

"That´s why i said WINDOWS 10 PC gamers. "

Ok.....then....

"Xbox games and apps are now becoming part of the Windows 10 community which is fine with me."

That works fine for me as well.

"Xbox now has FRACTION of the PC community.... "

lol....what? Here, let me fix that for you.

"Xbox is now a FRACTION of the PC community.... "

Much better. And now Xbox will fund games for Windows 10, expand the Windows 10 userbase, etc.

Obscure_Observer1818d ago

"And now Xbox will fund games for Windows 10, expand the Windows 10 userbase, etc."

Lol. Works for me. As i and many other has been saying: All of Windows 10 PC gamers money has XBOX GAME STUDIOS pockets as destination! Windows 10 PC gamers will be getting PORTS from Xbox One games, no the other way around.

So yeah, Xbox just absorved Windows 10 PC gamers making it part of the Xbox community!

Razzer1818d ago (Edited 1818d ago )

"Windows 10 PC gamers will be getting PORTS from Xbox One games, no the other way around. "

lol.....Xbox One games are developed on PC and ported to console. But it isn't really a port either way as Xbox One is built on PC tech just like PS4. So not sure what point you think you are making here.

"So yeah, Xbox just absorved Windows 10 PC gamers making it part of the Xbox community!"

Oh really? I must have missed the presser where MS closed Windows 10 and bought Steam, GOG, EGS, etc. Oh...that's right. It didn't happen. Xbox games are now part of the Windows 10 community. You are going to have to let go of this delusion you have that Xbox just took over Windows 10. MS is extending services into its Windows 10 platform and bringing Xbox games along with it. Just see it for what it really is instead of trying to spin some deluded fantasy.

Obscure_Observer1818d ago (Edited 1818d ago )

@Razer

Are you excited about Playground´s next game? (That was a rhetorical question. I know you are). I´m just making sure that you know which one leads and which one follows!

"Ease of development in the Xbox One X's make up provides a really great development platform," Fulton said, "not just for that console but also the whole family of devices and even PC."

https://www.ign.com/article...

Now you´re educated. Everytime that you get excited for an Xbox game, you´ll remember that you´ll be getting a PORT from Xbox consoles!

"Oh really? I must have missed the presser where MS closed Windows 10 and bought Steam, GOG, EGS, etc. Oh...that's right. It didn't happen."

That´s you trying to twist my words and creating a false narrative to suit your agenda. Where did i said that Steam, GOG, EGS, etc. is part of the Xbox community?

"You are going to have to let go of this delusion you have that Xbox just took over Windows 10."

Delusion? Lol. Picture this: Everytime you boot an XBOX ONE OR next gen SCARLET game on your PC, you´ll be trapped in pool with US! Not the other way around! Fact!

rainslacker1818d ago (Edited 1818d ago )

There aren't xbox games being ported to PC. They're directx games with PC builds. There is a distinct difference. Only MS will build its games to the xbox first, then optimize it for the PC version of DX, as both versions have or dont gave things available to the other.

All other studios use a target spec, then do their individual builds, but sometimes those targets will be based on console hardware.

Razzer1818d ago (Edited 1818d ago )

@Obscure_Observer

LOL. And now let me educate YOU.

https://docs.microsoft.com/...

Every game on Xbox is created on a PC and deployed to the Xbox One for testing/debugging. Fact. The fact that PG is using Xbox One X for its "lead" is really meaningless as there is no "port". The target is still x86 PC regardless of whether it is my PC, a Xbox One X or One S.

"That´s you trying to twist my words and creating a false narrative to suit your agenda. Where did i said that Steam, GOG, EGS, etc. is part of the Xbox community? "

Uh....right here:
"Xbox just absorbed Windows PC gamers". You do know what "absorbed" means in this context, right? If you wouldn't yapp bullshit like this then you would be fine, but I don't think you can help yourself. And you continue this nonsense here:

"Delusion? Lol. Picture this: Everytime you boot an XBOX ONE OR next gen SCARLET game on your PC, you´ll be trapped in pool with US! Not the other way around! Fact!"

lol....you are the only one trapped. Again, let me know when you can play a game outside of the Xbox ecosystem on your Xbox. I can do that anytime I want with PC. And MS has already stated that MCC and more MS games are coming to Steam. lol.....I'm not trapped at all. But you.....your ignorance is really on display right now.

Obscure_Observer1818d ago (Edited 1818d ago )

@Razzer

"Every game on Xbox is created on a PC and deployed to the Xbox One for testing/debugging. Fact. The fact that PG is using Xbox One X for its "lead" is really meaningless as there is no "port". The target is still x86 PC regardless of whether it is my PC, a Xbox One X or One S."

No disrespect, but I rather trust Ralph Fulton input on this matter over yours.

"Ease of development in the Xbox One X's make up provides a really great development platform," Fulton said, "not just for that console but also the whole family of devices and even PC."

"You do know what "absorbed" means in this context, right? If you wouldn't yapp bullshit like this then you would be fine, but I don't think you can help yourself."

I said that "Xbox now has FRACTION of the PC community" do you even know what a fraction means? I didn´t say s$%& about Steam, GOG, EGS or whatever! Again, that´s you trying to twist my words to suit your agenda. Stop with this silly game already!

"lol....you are the only one trapped. Again, let me know when you can play a game outside of the Xbox ecosystem on your Xbox. I can do that anytime I want with PC. And MS has already stated that MCC and more MS games are coming to Steam. lol.....I'm not trapped at all."

Lol! You don´t get it, do you? I said:

"Everytime YOU boot an XBOX ONE OR next gen SCARLET game on your PC, you´ll be trapped in pool with US!"

Stop pretending that you´ll be playing Xbox one games via Steam because you know and i know that things will no go down this route. You can barely hold your excitement over the next Xbox One games which will be shown/announced in a few hours thanks to Phil Spencer, the one you used to crap on. Games like Halo Inifinite from 343i which you also used to crap on for example. You´ll be playing those games day one on Xbox Game Pass Day One since Steam, GOG or EGS doesn´t really have much to keep you hyped about exclusive games for your powerful PC.

So forgive me if i not made myself clear: You´re already trapped in here! With US! You´re confused. You just don´t realized it yet. But you will. Soon.

Razzer1818d ago (Edited 1818d ago )

"No disrespect, but I rather trust Ralph Fulton input on this matter over yours."

Good then stop yapping about "ports" when he never claimed to be porting anything....because he isn't. That is your bullshit. Not mine and not Fulton's.

"I said that "Xbox now has FRACTION of the PC community" do you even know what a fraction means? I didn´t say s$%& about Steam, GOG, EGS or whatever! Again, that´s you trying to twist my words to suit your agenda. Stop with this silly game already! "

lol...."Xbox now has fraction of the PC community".....that sentence doesn't even make sense, Einstein. You said Xbox "absorbed" PC gamers. Apparently you still don't get that PC gamers are made up primarily of Steam, EGS, and GOG gamers. Try and figure out the rest. Those are your words and this is your silly game. Not mine.

"Stop pretending that you´ll be playing Xbox one games via Steam because you know and i know that things will no go down this route."

lol....oh my. This is too easy.

https://store.steampowered....

MCC is an Xbox One collection of Halo games since you seem to be uninformed and entirely out of touch.

Oh....look!

Gears 5 is coming to Steam and it's just the start of Microsoft reaching out to PC gamers
https://www.gamesradar.com/...

LOL

"You can barely hold your excitement over the next Windows 10 games that will be shown in a few hours.'

Fixed! lol....but yes, it is true. I am looking forward to new games coming to my PC. Stoked even!

"Games like Halo Inifinite from 343i that used to crap on for example. "

lol....I have never "crapped on" Halo Infinite. Why are you making this shit up?

"You´re already trapped in here! With US! You´re confused. You just don´t realized it yet. But you will. Soon. "

I'm afraid you are wrong. I'm free here in PC land and getting more and more options to play games thanks to MS new initiative to put their games on Windows 10 where they should have always been.

I have no idea what this trapped feeling you are describing. It must be a Xbox One thing. I wouldn't understand. But glad to see you are acknowledging that you yourself are truly trapped. Sucks, but all I can do is try to guide you to the freedom PC brings.

Obscure_Observer1818d ago

@Razzer

"But glad to see you are acknowledging that you yourself are truly trapped. Sucks, but all I can do is try to guide you to the freedom PC brings."

I thank you. But i´m free now. I used to be a PC gamer. I have a respectable library of games on Steam.

Now, i´m a family man and i don´t really have time or the money to deal with PC, its drivers, GPU, CPU, Motherboard, Memory and other divices to keep myself up to date. Xbox One X and PS4 provides all the fun i need for me and my family in one package. The kids are growing fast so i mighty be getting a Switch later this year as well. I´m also looking foward for the next gen consoles so Console gaming for me.

Razzer1818d ago

"Xbox One X and PS4 provides all the fun i need for me and my family in one package. The kids are growing fast so i mighty be getting a Switch later this year as well. I´m also looking foward for the next gen consoles so Console gaming for me."

Your concern over PC costs and maintenance are a bit off, but it doesn't matter. Some folks just prefer console. No problems there. You do what works for your family, man. I'm not going to argue with that.

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Parasidious1818d ago

Weird that they chose to use the Xbox console as the app symbol instead of the Xbox logo. I unpinned it from my task bar because I didn't know what the hell it was lol.

Xavi4K1818d ago

I think all xbox games will be playable on Pc through this app...it looks like a luncher or something can’t wait for more details!

Teflon021818d ago

Not likely. As the current Xbox App isn't "THAT" different than what you're looking at. It only plays windows 10 games. But keeps track of other games you have on your pc too I think

AussieAnon1818d ago

Please bring this app to Linux

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Evercade Alpha Reveals Affordable Mini-Arcade

This looks fun and affordable for fans of Retro Cabinet games.
Introducing Evercade Alpha, the first Evercade-compatible arcade machine. This bartop-sized arcade gives you everything you want in a home arcade machine with one big feature - full compatibility with the Evercade cartridge ecosystem.

darthv721d 10h ago

I like the Mega Man one more as it has a better variety of games. Strider, Carrier Airwing, Final fight... The other is all SF. Plus i like that i can pop in any of my evercade carts to play as well.

Garethvk1d 10h ago

As long as it is durable; it's a deal.

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Sony Says The PS5 Is Its “Most Profitable Generation To-Date"

During Sony’s recent business segment meeting and investor presentation regarding its game and network services, the PlayStation company revealed that PlayStation 5 is the company’s “most profitable generation to-date.”

It’s the top slide of the presentation, showing that in its first four years, the PS5 generation has already hit $106 billion in sales, having almost caught up to the PS4’s total $107 billion generated.

Operating income for the PS5 generation has also already surpassed that of the PS4, having now reached $10 billion.

ApocalypseShadow2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I wouldn't doubt it. They released a high quality system. A lot of high quality games from themselves and their support of 3rd party developers and indies. They released many high quality remakes and remasters. They released a high quality GaaS game going against the naysayers thinking Sony would abandon single player games. And they most likely are profiting a lot more than PS1, PS2 PS4 and the loss leading PS3 that drained all their profits.

Now, I'll wait to see what's cooking tomorrow. But can you use some of those profits to better support your high quality VR headset? Because, by supporting it, you can sell more games and more systems and make more profits?

jznrpg2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I want RPGs for PSVR2! Good ones of course

shinoff21831d 23h ago

If it had some rpgs I would buy right fking now. It looks dope and alot of fun, but it's biggest game resident evil 4(maybe) I've got no interest in. I'm not a fan of racing games, even with that metro game coming i was never much into that series. Rpgs would be fantastic.

MrNinosan1d 20h ago

Lemme know if ya wanna play some Zenith 🙌
Bought it at release, but haven't played it more than 1-2 hours but for sure on my "todo list".

Cacabunga1d 20h ago

Normal when they released mostly cross gen games so far. That’s a lot of money saved..
We haven’t seen what PS5 can do yet. 4years in and PS4 games still look great to me. The gen leap isn’t quite there yet.

--Onilink--1d 22h ago

The interesting metric for me is the $106billion in operating income/profit (not sales as mentioned in the article) reaching the same as the PS4 did with only half the consoles sold.

In particular because they all are supposed to be making the most per hardware sold after a few years when manufacturing costs are down.

So even putting inflation aside(and the higher console price), it is interesting that they could reach PS4 $ with just half the consoles sold.

Maybe there is more to the metric thats whats seen at face value, but they have clearly been making a lot more money than before on the software side (with also less games released I suppose, given its only been half the generation so far)

VersusDMC1d 21h ago

The bulk of the money has to be coming from the 30% cut on all games and microtransactions. Especially on all the free to play juggernauts like genshin, apex, fortnight, etc.

--Onilink--1d 19h ago (Edited 1d 19h ago )

@Versus

They are definitely making a lot on that for sure (which the $70 price increase factors into as well), but its not like many of those games werent around for the PS4 too.

They might be counting the gen as a whole and not just PS5 itself (so extra profit from PC sales, whatever that may be)

PS+ price increase and different tiers probably amount to part of that too.

But in general, its still quite a surprising metric. Half the time, half the consoles sold, less first party games released so far and still already making more of a profit than last gen is quite something, and as mentioned, there is probably more to it that we dont know, after all, since we are talking about operating income, all the expenses they have also factor into it, so it is also possible that they have found ways to significantly reduce that + all the means of increased revenue that appear to be factoring into the equation

All in all, just an interesting situation from a business perspective

porkChop1d 17h ago

It's for the whole generation, so it would likely be including PC. They also make much more profit on digital sales vs retail, and digital is far more prominent these days. The generation also started at the height of COVID when everyone was home, spending far more money on gaming/hobbies. It makes a lot of sense for this gen to be more profitable.

Abnor_Mal1d 23h ago

This will surely shut up all the new trolling accounts trying to spread lies and non facts in other articles comment sections before this article is posted.

Hofstaderman1d 22h ago (Edited 1d 22h ago )

Obscurely, those trolls or troll will not show in these articles as the truth is contradictory to his or their orchard-sized daily dose of copium and hopium.

Tacoboto1d 22h ago

Or... They're intentionally trolling you guys specifically. Because they know it upsets you so easily.

Name-dropping Orchard, after this many months? How long has it been and he's still in your thoughts?

Elda1d 22h ago (Edited 1d 21h ago )

I'm quite sure the individual is reading these positive comments downvoting & seething at the same time. Edit: It just downvoted my comment...lol!!

Hofstaderman1d 21h ago

No I'm entertained by this individual. I love unhinged people, they are so interesting lol.

repsahj1d 22h ago

Wow! I am super impressed that in just 4 years, ps5 already caught up to the PS4's. Congratulations.

JackBNimble1d 4h ago

That happens when half of your games are cross platform. I'm still waiting to see what the ps5 is capable of, because they sure haven't pushed any limits.

And where are all these ps5 exclusive games?

sagapo1d 22h ago

Not really surprised as Sony barely has any competition at the moment.

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Zotac To Reveal Their Portable Gaming PC At COMPUTEX 2024

This sounds like a very interesting mobile gaming PC. ZOTAC returns to COMPUTEX 2024 to showcase its biggest push yet into brand-new product categories from Handheld Gaming.

smashman982d ago

My last 2 gpus have both been zotac. No issues. I'm interested.

Garethvk2d ago

It will be interesting to see what they have to offer