Has Microsoft made a Mistake By not making XboxOS instead of a Game console?

[Landguy]

joeorc said:

Kerotan said:
I can see steam machines flopping hard so no. When are they due to release anyway?

That's the key, the main point is its really not about a "steam machine"  as a single piece of hardware ; it really is about a 

OS for Gaming ! made by a Game company, Which can be Designed to be loaded on any smart TV, smartphone, Tablet ; and PC hardware! That's completely free, but also has one of the best well known Gaming companies in PC making a Game OS!

And the OS is free, and the support from Valve in PC is top tier by many gamers Opinion.

Your argument fails in that Windows 7 was already considered to be a great gaming OS.  

Now, Win10 is planning to be multitudes better than Win7 for gaming.  THe projected cost of Win10 is very low, as M$ is doing exactly what you are asking them to do.  Create a cheaper OS that has lower level access to the hardware.  It will also have compatibility with basically all devices(tablets/smartphones/gaming systems/PCs/laptops/kitchen sink/Car/refrigerator/TV sets/smart watches/you get the point).