Microsoft revealed earlier this 12 months that it’s combining “the very best of Xbox and Home windows collectively” for handhelds, and now the corporate is beginning to drop the primary hints at what that UI may appear like. In a weblog put up about Xbox “opening a billion doorways,” Microsoft briefly revealed a brand new Xbox UI that appears much more console-like throughout a number of gadgets and even seems to checklist Steam video games.
After briefly posting a picture of a brand new Xbox UI throughout a number of gadgets, Microsoft shortly eliminated it as soon as The Verge inquired about it. The picture has a brand new Xbox UI that may be seen on a TV, the place you’ll be able to clearly see the Steam label listed. The identical UI, with the Steam point out, can also be proven on the pill and handheld variations.
Whereas the picture seems to be a mockup, with owned video games listed twice in addition to action-adventure titles, I don’t suppose the Steam label right here is essentially a mistake. Sources acquainted with Microsoft’s plans inform me that the corporate is presently engaged on an Xbox app replace that may present each sport you might have put in in your PC. That features video games from Steam and the Epic Video games Retailer, and I perceive Microsoft will label these video games accordingly.
I’m advised Microsoft remains to be within the early phases of this Xbox app replace, so the corporate may by no means ship the function to checklist all of your Steam video games, however this mocked up picture exhibits how they could present up ultimately. Xbox chief Phil Spencer has additionally beforehand hinted that PC shops like Epic Video games Retailer and Itch.io might at some point arrive on Xbox consoles.
Microsoft has additionally been engaged on making the Xbox app the house of PC gaming, and itemizing Steam video games on this app would definitely assist. GOG has an analogous system in place, so you’ll be able to see video games you personal on PC throughout a number of launchers.
I requested Microsoft to touch upon the looks of this Xbox app UI, however the firm didn’t reply in time for publication.
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