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RUMOR: Microsoft Preparing Xbox App & GamePass for Nintendo Switch (Direct-Feed Games)
- Thread starter Monumma
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Will I be able to download the Switch version of third party games that are avaialble on game pass?
I remember reading a a write up on an upcoming multi platform game a couple weeks ago and the developer included Switch in the "Xbox Family'' of systems. I Thought it was odd and maybe a typo. Now it makes waay more sense
Right, but I'm not going to buy a Switch for Minecraft...;)
I'd like a shared achievement list. Like if I could load up Dead Cells and keep chipping away, then log on to Xbox at home to continue, that'd be amazing...
But for what games though? I'll get sorta excited when I see a games list
I'd buy a Switch tomorrow if this were true. Having 200 or so games ready to play when I take it out of the box would be a huge selling feature especially considering the price of Nintendo 1st party games here in Canada. As of right now, the only Switch exclusive that is really driving me to buy one is Mario Odyssey, and I remember buying a Wii U for 3D World and Zelda U, and having never felt so burnt in my life. Worst case scenario, if the other games I'm looking foward to, like Metroid Prime 4 and Bayo 3 end up getting pushed to Switch 2, at least there are still a ton of games I can play on it every month for what I am paying right now anyway.
Also, what if this means that Nintendo games might also become available on Game Pass and hence playable on XBOX. Could that possibly be something that could happen in the future?
Also, what if this means that Nintendo games might also become available on Game Pass and hence playable on XBOX. Could that possibly be something that could happen in the future?
xCloud will support entire xbox library. devs dont need to do anything to the games.
no joke, this is what I might be most excited for from this, as I was always going to be able to get the games on PC but this definitely opens the doors for Master Chief in Smash.
If true... They are really taking that Better Together commercial to a whole new level
I don't think they would offer third party games with that service, only Microsoft first party.
If they did though... Honestly not sure how revenue distribution works with game pass. Does Microsoft pay third parties a certain fixed amount upfront, regardless of how many people end up downloading their game? I can only imagine people actually buying their games would still generate more revenue for third parties than someone accessing it through a subscription service, but I am by no means an expert.
I don't think they would offer third party games with that service, only Microsoft first party.
If they did though... Honestly not sure how revenue distribution works with game pass. Does Microsoft pay third parties a certain fixed amount upfront, regardless of how many people end up downloading their game? I can only imagine people actually buying their games would still generate more revenue for third parties than someone accessing it through a subscription service, but I am by no means an expert.
Wow you changed your tune pretty fast.
"pretty fast"
one year old post, with Google Cloud and xCloud with playable demo happening in between
your point being ? trying to win internet fame ? i did change my tune after actually trying it, what now ?
Could someone knowledgeable about Project xCloud share what it brings to game streaming? I've had positive experiences with streaming in the past and if it's even better now I'm super excited.
If it were a "streaming only" service, you couldn't really play them "anywhere", as much as just places where you do have a strong enough Wifi connection.
This would be huuuuuuge. Like megaton level of shake-up for the industry. I love it when shit lika that happens lol.
So Game Pass is not streamed like I thought it was. How will that work without a slew of native ports?
Unless they put xCloud streamed games alongside it, plus native ports (I assume Ori will be included?). But I would think native ports should absolutely get retail releases as well. I wonder who would publish Ori and whatever else gets ported. Will Mojang do this, since they are sort of MS' 3rd-party publisher on Switch? My guess would be THQ Nordic since the already do MS' PC retail releases, and of course carry the torch from the OG THQ from the GBA and DS days.
Unless they put xCloud streamed games alongside it, plus native ports (I assume Ori will be included?). But I would think native ports should absolutely get retail releases as well. I wonder who would publish Ori and whatever else gets ported. Will Mojang do this, since they are sort of MS' 3rd-party publisher on Switch? My guess would be THQ Nordic since the already do MS' PC retail releases, and of course carry the torch from the OG THQ from the GBA and DS days.
Okay this is what I needed to know. Does anyone have a link? I googled xCloud and just got articles about it and MS's press release.
Wow you changed your tune pretty fast.
Easy to change Into whatever your allegiance is now doing even if it went against your principles I guess.
If Kojima adds loot boxes I'll suddenly love them
I agree with both points he made.
Wow you changed your tune pretty fast.
I don't like Cloud gaming cause it doesn't work or rather it's way too inconsistent and streaming games is the future whether I like it or not (I don't particularly care for it)
I would expect xCloud to share the same games as Gamepass. It makes sense.
I know Xbox is becoming a service company but do they not also realize this really hurts hardware sales as people that have gaming PCs, and now a Nintendo switch can play all their exclusives?
On top of that it hurts online games as the user base is always going to be way higher on say a ps4 since it has much higher sales.
On top of that it hurts online games as the user base is always going to be way higher on say a ps4 since it has much higher sales.
I'm not questioning this guys integrity but his history is important.
That said, I've developed a real disdain for the run up to E3 and the launch of the next console generation. It's filled, laden, and overflowing with lies and fabrications. Dudes just make shit up on the fly and a large part of the core audience seems to fall for it. Despite there being no source and often the souce being a culmination of speculation from our own threads presented back to us as credible info.
BTW I have a source that says the next switch will have 4 titans along with 68tflops and the tears of Mario as the cooling system. My source works for Nintendo and recently slid into my dms.
; )
That said, I've developed a real disdain for the run up to E3 and the launch of the next console generation. It's filled, laden, and overflowing with lies and fabrications. Dudes just make shit up on the fly and a large part of the core audience seems to fall for it. Despite there being no source and often the souce being a culmination of speculation from our own threads presented back to us as credible info.
BTW I have a source that says the next switch will have 4 titans along with 68tflops and the tears of Mario as the cooling system. My source works for Nintendo and recently slid into my dms.
; )
These are all good points. Really interesting future we're heading too if this pans out.
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.
It's NateDrake though, so there's a pretty good chance this is happening.
It leaked from GDC panel description. they will talk about xCloud next month at GDC
https://www.windowscentral.com/project-xcloud-should-let-you-stream-native-console-games-everywhere
Damn.
Wow you changed your tune pretty fast.
DAMN.
I'm confused, is xCloud like Remote Play or is it like PSNow? If it's a streaming subscription service, no all games wont be available
Wow you changed your tune pretty fast.
What beef did you have to whip that out tho
Same here. Playing Gears on my Switch would be great
Has nothing to do with specs. That game would be streamed through xCloud on Switch
NateDrake is an insider on ERA
That's something I never thought could happen but here we are!!
I honestly hope so. I miss owning an Xbox One controller
Currently, but they can be added later on
It's legit. NateDrake is reporting it and he's an insider
It's okay. Hopefully future Switch iterations improve that chip in order for GamePass/xCloud to be viable on Switch
They should and I believe MS has a hand in it
It's not a no-name YouTube. Direct-Feed Games is NateDrake who is a reliable insider on ERA
I hope so.
That's NateDrake who is a reliable insider on ERA.
Direct-Feed Game is NateDrake who is an insider with a good track record
He wasn't wrong on that. Both NateDrake and Vern stated GTA V WAS in development and running on Switch but due to how expensive cartridges were, it was most likely either canned or put on hold.
That would be wild. I hope its true, I would use my Switch even more if I could stream GP games to it.
You sure got him with that 9 month old post
Wow you changed your tune pretty fast.
So much of the speculation here reads like Pepe Silvia nonsense or just blatant port begging.