Microsoft should put Halo on Switch

[Mr Puggsly]

DonFerrari said:

Mr Puggsly said:

Let me clarify, MS's "receive back" would be revenue from selling MCC on Switch, potentially finding new fans for their IP and encouraging people to play newer Halo games on MS platforms.

Nintendo sells more 1st party software than MS or Sony. But its MS that has been most open to allowing their content on other platforms. MS even said they want xCloud on competing hardware. If Nintendo allowed any content on Xbox I imagine it would probably be some 3rd party exclusive like Bayonetta.

Are you MS shareowner? Because we are discussing what MS gamers receive not what MS receives.

PSNow is playable outside of PS HW as well. Which doesn't mean Sony would port Uncharted Collection to Switch.

MS isn't just in the business of MS gamers (Xbox and Windows) per se.

Here is the flaw in your argument, you think MS gamers lose because MS supports other platforms. Its the opposite, MS would invest more in games if their revenue increased. Risky projects are easier to justify if they can make money elsewhere.

Hypothetically, lets say MS has rejected the idea to make a new Banjo Kazooie because its not financially viable on Xbox. But what if MS hedge their bet by supporting Xbox, PC and Switch? MS gamers would benefit because they would get the game that might not happen otherwise.

Another possibility is maybe MS could get some exclusive content from Nintendo, like Bayonetta 2 and 3. Unlikely, but more likely than an actual Nintendo IP.