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RUMOR: Microsoft Preparing Xbox App & GamePass for Nintendo Switch (Direct-Feed Games)
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If I could link my Xbox account with a Switch and earn achievements/progress on the go, I'd buy one without hesitation.
One thing that gives me doubt about this rumour is the idea of Game Pass being a thing without the full xCloud platform (eg including the Xbox Store).
Many of the publishers allow their games on Game Pass with the knowledge that players can buy said game (at a discount) to keep it permanently. Certainly for multiplayer games that will be on the service for a limited time (eg a year), this is a big deal. They won't have access to that revenue on Switch, especially if there's no Switch port. So they might not be as inclined to have their games on Game Pass, or will charge a higher licensing fee for the privilege.
NateDrake would be good to get your thoughts on this angle. Could it make it more difficult for Microsoft to get games on the service without the additional potential revenue of people buying the games they love on there to keep them permanently? Or is it the entire xCloud platform coming to Switch and not just Game Pass?
Many of the publishers allow their games on Game Pass with the knowledge that players can buy said game (at a discount) to keep it permanently. Certainly for multiplayer games that will be on the service for a limited time (eg a year), this is a big deal. They won't have access to that revenue on Switch, especially if there's no Switch port. So they might not be as inclined to have their games on Game Pass, or will charge a higher licensing fee for the privilege.
NateDrake would be good to get your thoughts on this angle. Could it make it more difficult for Microsoft to get games on the service without the additional potential revenue of people buying the games they love on there to keep them permanently? Or is it the entire xCloud platform coming to Switch and not just Game Pass?
Colour me surprised if this happens. This sounds way bigger than what I had imagined from the initial rumour/speculation.
We don't know if Super Lucky's Tale is being published by MS on Switch. Sony didn't publish NMS on Xbox and MS didn't publish Dead Rising 4 on PS4, to name a few other similar examples.
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GTFO!
OMG, you are right. They are like 5min away from each other.
I don't even own a Switch (now) but you have to admit, it'd be cool!
(please come to PC too)
I don't think so. this drastically increases the library of playable games on the switch. Including many there are actually good. That's so important for selling systems. Is the most important. Nintendo knows what it's doing when it comes to making money off hardware and accessories, plus they're going to get subs for their own online thing which is basically free money.
I can see why Nintendo would love this especially considering that they don't really have the ability to compete with it directly
No one is thinking about this. I mentioned earlier that Gamepass on the PC has like 16 games but everyone is thinking they'll be able to play any game that's been on any Xbox system ever. PC gamepass isn't that great but we're supposed to believe the Switch will have everything? I hope I'm wrong but, people are going to be disappointed, I think.
Told you, you'll have better luck next time. Be less salty now and stay on-topic.
MS didn't publish DR4 ? weird that it's still exclusive for a year on XBO then
This is where I'm at, cool news but I have to see firsthand of it working well over WiFi.
I still can't see Nintendo allowing GamePass to run games outside of the Microsoft published ones in the vein of 'Forza' or 'Halo'.
I'm thinking in 'Bayonetta', when it was added to GamePass.
It makes zero sense that Nintendo is trying to sell 'Bayonetta' in the eShop, but at the same time, they will let an option to play the game in an external service. And an option in which Nintendo will not see money.
So if it comes, it should come with the limitation of only allowing games not available on the eShop.
If not, Nintendo will be making a terrible mistake. And indeed, is throwing to a lot of indie developers under the bus.
Because it will create a gate to devalue the price and perception of games, from which small publishers/developers will be specially affected.
I'm thinking in 'Bayonetta', when it was added to GamePass.
It makes zero sense that Nintendo is trying to sell 'Bayonetta' in the eShop, but at the same time, they will let an option to play the game in an external service. And an option in which Nintendo will not see money.
So if it comes, it should come with the limitation of only allowing games not available on the eShop.
If not, Nintendo will be making a terrible mistake. And indeed, is throwing to a lot of indie developers under the bus.
Because it will create a gate to devalue the price and perception of games, from which small publishers/developers will be specially affected.
I was thinking about selling my one after this news but then I remembered bc.
Wins what? Dropping out of the console market? Netflix doesn't sell devices, nor will MS if they go down further with this.
You can easily use the controllers on a switch to play PC games right? Most of them just adapt and become "controller" games when they sense a gamepad or the like.
This is a potentially massive move. This allows MS to get into the Japanese market and get JP content. I think the very bold vision that Microsoft has with Xbox, I see Microsoft winning next Gen overall, Sony will likely win in Console sales but Microsoft will likely have the most users on their platform.
This could end up happening or not, but I can only see benefits for both companies if they go ahead so 🤔
Got to say that I find their strategies so different yet so synergistic, that I find plausible any joint initiative between Microsoft and Nintendo.
Got to say that I find their strategies so different yet so synergistic, that I find plausible any joint initiative between Microsoft and Nintendo.
Well there is a difference. Switch is mostly gonna use xcloud.
Is the streaming tech ready to go? Otherwise, I wonder what native games could be played on Switch. Original Xbox games certainly. I wonder if X360 titles would have to be ported instead of being emulated.
Regardless, this initiative seems like the kind of thing that would be built around their streaming.
Regardless, this initiative seems like the kind of thing that would be built around their streaming.
Not every game is going to come to the switch. Only the exclusives. Stuff like COd etc still would be ps5/Xbox 2. Of you as a customer are willing to pay MS $10+ a month for gamepass, eventually your going to end giving them more money than they would've made off of selling you a box. And that's not counting MTX in their games
MS isn't making big money off of the actual hardware. They are making it from digital transactions and subs. There will still be people that buy Xbox hardware. But now for example MS has an in to a 10+ mill audience in japan that own switches who would never buy an Xbox.
xCloud is supposedly coming this year with more info to be revealed at GDC in March.
I just don't want games that could easily be ported to be streamed-only. Put in games like Halo Infinite, Gears 5, or whatever, fine, but something like say, Rare's 360 games, and my idea of a Halo 1 + 2 2-pack based on the OG Xbox Old Graphics versions, can easily be native ports.
Are there any hints of more native ports besides Ori here and Super Lucky's Tale from leaks?
Are there any hints of more native ports besides Ori here and Super Lucky's Tale from leaks?
Yep. It seems that both Microsoft and Sony are patching the holes in their armour in preparation for the next generation. Right now there's really no way to tell how it'll go and, frankly, I'm really pleased with that. Proper competition in the industry is a great thing.
Sorry, but "salty" about what? About streaming service which will be available everywhere? :)
Oh, no way! I think I actually saw you around Seattle then! I was the passenger in a car and saw someone who looked exactly like you walk by. I swore it had to either be you or your doppelganger.
Welcome to the city!
Because that way people who wanna play demanding games that the Switch wouldn't otherwise be able to handle on the switch now can, given a good internet connection. That's like the one thing people complain about with the system.
And Microsoft will probably sell a few more subscriptions there. Also if it's coming to the Switch, which is a hot item in Japan these days, that means they will probably gain a little more brand recognition over there too.
Not sure if I would use it myself, especially given my slow internet connection, but it's a win win situation really, if true.