This sounds similar to that 3rd part company saying they could do this a year back then said they couldn't get permission
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RUMOR: Microsoft Preparing Xbox App & GamePass for Nintendo Switch (Direct-Feed Games)
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It's also a way to get higher profile games on Switch without developers having to do the legwork, even if streaming only.
Pretty much exactly my thoughts. Next gen is gonna be very, very interesting. So many things up in the air.
In many ways this growing partnership makes a lot of sense.
Nintendo gains services and potential infrastructure in areas they're lacking in, can entice buyers with a service that includes its own library of games, more than likely gets a cut for everyone that uses it, and potentially gains access to IP that don't hit the areas they hit (including but not limited to Rare's library and Halo).
Microsoft, meanwhile, more directly profits from being on the Switch, works towards its larger goal of expanding the outreach of its services, and has a much easier foothold in appealing to Japan, which the Xbox has notoriously failed in.
If it all pans out well the resulting partnership could pose a huge challenge to both the current juggernaut that is the Sony PlayStation and the potential juggernaut that is whatever Google possibly comes out with.
Reggie was probably the one who started negotiations with Microsoft, or the one who was approached by Microsoft. NoA and Microsoft are basically next-door neighbors.
Edit: Phil Spencer's probably the one who started this, and Reggie just went along for the ride. Phil is really into the whole "we're all gamers" mantra, and Microsoft certainly won't mind that extra revenue.
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I mean, isn't the Switch in Japan already doing that with streaming? So this fits.
Oh I was hoping they had Rare Replay, I was thinking this would be the perfect opportunity to replay Perfect Dark in the best way possible. Hopefully at some point they add it.
They quite literally are. You can see Microsoft from NOA's office widows
Source: Me, from my time working there
Edited to clarify I do not currently work there
Because you can play Halo at 4K/60 where the switch will be streamed versions of the game or a 360 level port.
Theoretically in this scenario, Xbox is moving away from their specific hardware being required to play their games in some form. You'd be able to play on PC, Xbox, or Switch. The reason someone might still want to buy an Xbox is due to specs. Something like Halo Infinite isn't gonna be on the Switch Natively, it would be through Xcloud. So if you want the "best" experience you'd want to buy either the xbox or invest in a PC with windows to get the best experience. MS awhile back was talking about options for next-gen and this sort of push to them is all about getting you into the ecosystem one way or another.
Dunno if I would call that "winning", going from receiving something like $50 per game sale, to receiving like $10-15 per month per user for all games. Unless most people owning Xbox Ones buy only one game a year or something.
We already know that Super Lucky's Tale is on the way, so Microsoft is clearly interested in bringing games that perhaps weren't the best fit for the Xbox audience to Switch.
lmao you just reminded me
Switch might be able to play first party MS games before Netflix makes a Switch app
truly a wild timeline
Listen, let a man dream. Gamepass could add Destiny very easily.
After trying Google's cloud application for AC Odyssey ? Definitely. Also, nice try with your "not too long ago" posts that are one year old. Better luck next time.
Indeed.
This give to Nintendo the online infrastructure they never had and the future of gaming with Streaming.
To Microsoft it give them access the Japan, a market where they can't perform. And potentially sccess to Nintendo games for Gamepass and Xcloud ( it has to be or what's the point for them ).
NathanDrake is the one who is reporting it. He's a mod here and is a known insider.
We already know that Super Lucky's Tale is on the way, so Microsoft is clearly interested in bringing games that perhaps weren't the best fit for the Xbox audience to Switch.
Microsoft and Nintendo are not direct competitors in the way Sony and Microsoft are; Microsoft cares a lot more about competing with the PS4 (more the PS5 now tbh) and Nintendo is doing their own thing. A partnership like this would allow both firms to benefit greatly with any potential downsides being negligible.
Even if they weren't a potential "Switch Game Pass" service would be curated to hell and back. Steam Link has no curation and even allows you to play non-steam Apps so there's no way Nintendo would allow it on their platform.
You Nintendo fuckbois get in line, us PC gamers have been port begging for Halo: MCC for way longer!
Nintendo won't allow to stream their games through MS services. Also why it would be better? It's a stream of a existing game and not some magical free enhancement.
I was actually thinking of RE7 when I made that comment.
Haha, I should clarify! I used to work there 12 years ago. I have no plans to every leave GX, despite just moving to Seattle :)
It is interesting that two of the biggest gaming companies likely eat dinner at the same resturants, use the same library and kids go to the same schools. It does make sense that they would have eventually collaborated on something after some drinks at the local Ram restaurant.
I've been to Microsoft's and Nintendo's campuses in Redmond. Like you said Reggie was probably part of this. He doesn't care for petty console war shit
Don't see how it hurts Nintendo in any way.
Surely they'd get a cut from the Game Pass subscriptions (why do it if not), and Microsoft gets a whole new audience subscribing to Game Pass which is surely where Microsoft is looking to push over just new hardware sales for themselves.
Microsoft already started bringing all their XB1 exclusives to PC which potentially cuts down on their XB1 console sales, so clearly their services are where their focus is moving.
It's just like a few years ago when the new CEO came in and started moving Microsoft to a service driven company and we saw Office come to IOS and Android for free, as long as you have an O365 subscription.
what is this logic though. Gamepass on Switch makes next gen console useless? What?
•Microsoft makes shit loads of money by expanding gamepass and testing game streaming on the Switch (a precursor to wanting to stream games to any smart device).
•Microsoft makes a fuck load of money from subscribers
•Microsoft expand their market share in the cloud gaming area
•Microsoft continues their brand strategy of "ease of use" i.e. adaptive controller
Doing next gen console still benefits people who live in datacapped areas, poor internet connection areas, and the millions of people who like coming home and playing games at 4k that can't possibly run on the switch yet.
With the battalion of data centers Microsoft has around the world and how they are constantly and fast evolving as a cloud streaming corporation every year, Switch owners are going to be eating good.
