"Phil Spencer's Vision for Xbox: Opening Doors and Challenging Industry Norms"
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Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, hinted at the possibility of third-party digital storefronts, such as the Epic Games Store, coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. He emphasized the value of allowing players to choose where to buy games, potentially opening the door for platforms like Steam to land on Xbox. This move could be part of Microsoft's efforts to break down barriers between gaming ecosystems and compete with PlayStation, with rumors suggesting a partnership between Microsoft and Valve to launch the Steam platform on Xbox consoles.
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