Microsoft's next Xbox is rumored to run Windows under the hood, allowing users to install and use Steam alongside the Microsoft Store.
The console is expected to have a hybrid design, blending console and PC functionalities, with an emphasis on Windows OS for flexibility.
Leaked information suggests a customized Windows shell for living-room use, seamless integration with Xbox Game Pass titles and Steam games, and potential access to Steam and Epic Game Store.
To ensure backward compatibility, Microsoft is working on an internal emulator layer for running legacy console games on the Windows-based Xbox, aiming for a unified PC-console identity.