I’m staring at my screen, coffee in hand, trying to wrap my head around Microsoft’s latest brainwave for Xbox. They’re cooking up this wild idea of smooshing all your game libraries into one big happy family on your PC. Yep, imagine opening the Xbox app and BAM—there are your games… all cozy from different storefronts. Apparently, it’s rolling out for Xbox Insiders. Supposedly, it’s gonna hit the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds sometime soon. But honestly, who even follows exact dates?
So here’s the thing—this new feature means you could see all your games in one spot. Okay, not exactly every game ever, but the ones installed through specific stores. Microsoft’s taken EA and Riot Games under its wing already (thanks, Game Pass) and now they’re eyeing others like Battle.net. Not gonna lie, having Steam, Epic Games, and GoG on board too would be like hitting the jackpot.
And yeah, GoG Galaxy kinda does the same thing already, but Xbox’s vibe may steal the show because, you know, Windows integration and all that jazz. I mean, it makes sense—everything in one place. Plus, Xbox has been tiptoeing from being all about consoles to being this cool service-based brand. Just look at Game Pass serving both Xbox and PC. And let’s talk about the new Xbox-branded handhelds. Like, did someone just say next-gen portability?
Now, here’s where it gets fuzzy—no word on when it’ll drop for everyone. Microsoft’s playing coy, save for the ROG Ally peeps who’ll get it around the holiday ding-dongs. Maybe the rest of us will luck out by year-end, if the stars align.
Anyway—wait, where was I? Oh, right. Just think of it—one hub where your games live happily ever after, pop onto your screen from wherever they hang out otherwise. Kinda makes sense in a world where Microsoft wants every gamer locked into their universe. And maybe that’s a cheeky nod to them pushing Xbox features into Windows 10 and 11. Makes me wonder, is the console slowly becoming a nostalgic artifact while the digital service takes the crown? Could be. Or maybe that’s just my coffee speaking.
