Steam vs Xbox — Rivals, Partners or Both?

Steam Deck is the biggest threat to Xbox and maybe the other way around too. Let’s explore Microsoft and Valve’s weird relationship.

Edited by: @HiTechLoLife

Sources
– The future of the Xbox looks a lot like a PC https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/18/24123318/microsoft-next-xbox-pc-future
– Adapting ahead of regulation: a principled approach to app stores https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/02/09/open-app-store-principles-activision-blizzard/
– App Stores on Xbox: https://www.polygon.com/24108660/xbox-handheld-console-phil-spencer-interview
– Phil Spencer wants to bring OG Xbox emulation and Xbox Game Pass to PC https://www.pcgamer.com/phil-spencer-wants-to-bring-og-xbox-backwards-compatibility-and-xbox-play-anywhere-to-pc/

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