Seeing as they couldn't answer how the OS will handle running tasks after switching into and out of regular desktop modes when asked by Dave2D and Linus Sebastian, I fear that this is all far to early for anyone inside MSFT to have a proper plan as of yet if they don't have a clear answer for such key questions.
Xbox owners don't want one because they can already play Game Pass stuff. Their money is better spent on a Playstation or Switch. PC gamers also already have Game Pass, so if a bigger library is what they want then they should buy a Switch or Playstation too.
Ironically, if a Switch/PS5 owner wants to experience Microsoft's best exclusives, the Steam Deck is their cheapest option.
Topfi•8mo ago
Changing settings between updates against users wishes, dark patterns, (re)installing what on any other OS would be considered adware, launching Recall without even the most basic security measures initially showcasing a lack of care, standby being at most a suggestion considering how often my work laptop burns up the inside of my backpack, everything connected with OneDrive...
None of this should require an outsiders perspective or an extensive reworking of what Windows is to fix, just a willingness to do the bare minimum. Will keep my eyes open for changes that can be traced back to these efforts, but fear that besides a potential improved game mode, most of this "trimming-of-the-fat" will remain with the Xbox version of Windows. Alternatively, bad habits take over again and they introduce the aforementioned issues into the Xbox version, rather than learning to remove that stuff from Vanilla Windows.
zathan•8mo ago
I'm also very interested if this version will be able to avoid having to leave the Xbox interface, be it to interact with other storefronts or to do some changes in Windows. Since they control Windows and have a strong position for partnerships, it may be possible.