Microsoft is transforming the future of gaming by emphasizing a multiplatform approach as console sales decline. Veteran executive Peter Moore suggests that, if possible, Microsoft might abandon hardware altogether to focus on content delivery via cloud gaming. He points to a model akin to Netflix, where players can enjoy games on various devices with no need for a physical console. However, despite this shift, the enduring appeal of gaming hardware, as demonstrated by Nintendo's Switch, remains significant. Microsoft will still deliver next-gen gaming devices alongside its cloud endeavors.
I still say if they had the choice, would they make hardware? No. Would they be delighted if they could be a multi-hundred billion dollar entity delivering content directly to your television?
In the classically Netflix model if you will you just select, who’s playing this? There’s 5,000 people playing this, I’m gonna jump in right now, no latency, no lag.
Moore alluded to Microsoft's cloud gaming push and its ‘play anywhere’ pitch—streaming games on any device without needing an Xbox console.
The future of gaming feels closer than ever, considering cloud technology allows for high-level gaming experiences without traditional hardware.
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