Rumor: Windows 8 Will Play Xbox 360 Games

[harvz]

if this happens, i would be happy but not as happy as i would be if they brought steam to 360. they still charge full price (australian) for years old games on their digital distribution service, just not worth it.

 

[Aggressor and Usurper]

The interface on Windows 8 looks like a Windows Phone. ...I'll stick with 7, kthx.

 

[razer17]

If you want to play Xbox 360 games on your PC at the moment, then you have to jump through all kinds of hoops involving emulators and such, and that's not exactly an idea solution. But according to insider sources, when the new version of Windows arrives, all that will change.

Ermm... I'm 100% sure that there are no Xbox 360 emulators out there. I mean, even PS2 emulation is still pretty bad. My friends gaming PC started chugging a little when we tried to play MGS 3 on it, though it's not exactly top of the line.

The lack of an actual emulator does mean it is really not an ideal solution.

OT: Well, if they are going to let you play xbox PC's, and then not allow crossplay, that is just stupid.

 

[night_chrono]

Not sold on windows 8 yet.

If it was a $30 "upgrade" like Lion is, I would do it, but I am not buying another $200 OS before I have even fully ditched XP.

For those wondering why I still use XP it's because where I work is almost exclusively XP, so I have a spare hard drive for my laptop with windows XP loaded in case of compatibility issues.

 

[Mr Jack]

While this is a cool idea, my one concern is that it will prevent some titles having a proper PC version made. Why bother, just play the Xbox one right?

 

[shemoanscazrex3]

Am I the only one who is feeling comfy with Windows 7 right now? It has only been two years since Windows 7 released. Isn't there usually a 4-5 year gap?

Pssh I'm still using xp pro lol

 

[shemoanscazrex3]

This would be nice but I would like to know the sys reqs for it. If it just emulates the 360 then you'll need a hexacore cpu with top of the line gpus in sli mode. If it somehow runs them natively would we just need specs on par or better than the 360. So many questions for something that's possibly not true

 

[TheModWolf]

If this means I can finally justify getting my own copy of reach instead of mooching off my best mate then I am so sold.

 

[Fappy]

I've always wonder why Microsoft doesn't introduce one online service for all its games (be it console or PC).

 

[USSR]

..cool.

But can make bacon?

 

[auronvi]

I call bullshit. No way MS will phase out the Xbox.

They won't be phasing it out. What it will do is sell there Windows 8 and allow for more software sales. Gaming PCs still cost way more than an Xbox. I know I will probably want to get rid of my 360 to get Windows 8. I just hope they do it well and maybe let you scale the graphics up to higher PC like resolutions. They also need to let you play with people on the 360, that is a must.

 

[Waaghpowa]

Excellent, if it turns out that it will play the disc, then I'll have even more reason to not own an Xbox.

 

[Naqel]

Think about it, they release W8 with X360 compatibility, and then release a new console(X720?) that dosen't offer backwards compatibility.

They sell both products, everyone can see it's part of a scam and not a true "feature", but nobody will mind, since everyone will upgrade their Windows and their Xbox anyway.

Tripple Win? I lost count.

 

[Soxafloppin]

I like that idea, I mean owning a PS3 + a computer with Windows 8 makes more sense than PS3 + Xbox.

 

[twm1709]

huh? that doesn't make much sense... why undermine sales for their own console? Considering the open nature of PCs you're also asking for savvy people to mess with the system as well.
All in all, sounds like a microsoft sanctioned emulator.

 

[Buizel91]

So Xbox games on GWFL? You're not selling me anything here Microsoft. Especially with that extra online charge. And the console games cost. And the need to get a pad. And having to buy W8 as well.

It could improve some games...I'm thinking Halo Wars...Plus it looks like Halo 3, ODST and Reach will be on PC now xD hehe

OT: This is quite awesome, it will be amusing to see how they make this work.

 

[Joby Baumann]

not have to worry so much about making the nextbox backwards compatiblequote]

I solemly pray that they call it the nextbox when it is released

 

[Buizel91]

Think about it, they release W8 with X360 compatibility, and then release a new console(X720?) that dosen't offer backwards compatibility.

They sell both products, everyone can see it's part of a scam and not a true "feature", but nobody will mind, since everyone will upgrade their Windows and their Xbox anyway.

Tripple Win? I lost count.

^Also this, Microsoft aren't stupid, this is a really good business strategy they are doing.

I just hope they allow PC players to go against Xbox players, if they did thaqt they would win the hearts of everyone xD

 

[The Eupho Guy_v1legacy]

Am I the only one who is feeling comfy with Windows 7 right now? It has only been two years since Windows 7 released. Isn't there usually a 4-5 year gap?

Nope, I'm feeling rather comfortable with 7, even more so since the Professional version upgrade dvd only cost about $50 Australian (Fully legit, I got it through a college (TAFE) deal (About the only thing the course was good for)). I'll be curious as to how it turns out, but since '98 I've have a habit of avoiding every second windows release. Its worked up until now, at least...

 

[Anti Nudist Cupcake]

Can someone tell me why we need another windows? How is windows 7 already dated?