Windows 8 PC's to play Xbox 360 games?

ImMrPete

Shared on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 19:25

Interesting read..........

 

http://ingame.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/07/12/7069092-your-pc-might-just-...

 

"Microsoft's next operating system will include a feature that will allow gamers to play Xbox 360 titles on their PCs — at least according to some insider information making the rounds.

Insideris is reporting that unnamed sources have told them that Windows 8 will enable Xbox 360 gaming on PCs — though PC owners will have to pay a subscription fee akin to the one Xbox owners pay for access to Xbox Live. (Msnbc.com is a joint venture of Microsoft and NBC Universal.)

And here's a tidbit that seems to back up the rumor: Clever snoopers have discovered references to the Xbox 360 in Windows 8 kernel code.

On the downside, apparently this feature will not allow PC owners to play multiplayer games against Xbox 360 owners — at least not initially. After all, it's generally agreed that PC players using mice would have a distinct advantage over their controller-holding competitors.

Windows 8 doesn't yet have an official launch date. But with a new version of the Xbox reportedly arriving in the next couple of years, this move is expected to help extend the 360's lifespan.

What do you think, gamers: Is this too good to be true? Is this something you would use and pay for? If so, what Xbox 360 games would you like to play on your PC?"

 

 

Comments

Biznass's picture
Submitted by Biznass on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 21:02
Interesting. Not sure if the pc crowd would like to pay the microsoft online tax and would the games look better being on superior hardware or look like the 360 version.
JPNor's picture
Submitted by JPNor on Thu, 07/14/2011 - 07:50
I have much more access to my PC than I do my 360, so I like this for the convenience factor alone. But I don't think it's going to change the fact that the PC gaming community is a barren desert.

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