Xbox Series X out in the wild. (Images of the console)

[Pyro as Bill]

Mr Puggsly said:

Pyro as Bill said:

If MS puts this 'Windows mode' behind their XB Ultimate Game Pass then they overcome the issue of not making any money from people who'd only use it as a PC.

At this point I kinda just assumed Windows makes money by collecting and selling data. Like any other respectable OS.

They probably do.

Its always possible MS just wants more people using Windows. Using their console isnt a crazy idea to achieve that. Just seems unlikely.

The console business model directly conflicts with the PC gaming model. It wouldn't make sense....until now. Phil Spencer keeps harping on about how console sales aren't important anymore and he has a point when it comes to MS. I've no interest in a XSX but a Windows gaming PC that is also an XSX for $599 would be very tempting even if it meant paying $4/month to use Windows.

Given the size of the thing and the number of different devices that use Windows these days and the fact that it might mean they can brag about having Sony's games on their console via Windows, seems dumb not to do it.

I've argued a big reason Xbox games are on Windows was to prop up the Micosoft Store. Thus helping Windows 10. Increased software revenue likely became a focus as well.