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Microsoft designed the Xbox in such a way to be very resistant to exploits. I'd have no doubt if there was a viable one in the wild they could patch, they would

Microsoft designed the Xbox in such a way to be very resistant to exploits. I'd have no doubt if there was a viable one in the wild they could patch, they would. They also only agreed to put their games on GeForce Now to be able to buy Activision. And Windows is still a Microsoft platform. They don't benefit as much from game sales but they do still benefit overall in keeping gamers there instead of migrating to PS5 or Linux.

solardev 3y ago
All of the above is true, but the end effect is still that it's easier to crossplay Microsoft stuff than Sony's or Nintendo's. Do I wish everything were released on all platforms natively? Sure, but that's not my call. Nintendo is super resistant to releasing its stuff on other platforms. Sony is getting a bit better about that (like Horizons and Helldivers coming out on PC), but they still use terrible anti-cheats, don't allow GFN, etc. Annoying =/ As a gamer stuck on a Mac, I find GamePass & Steam + GeForce Now offers a better experience than Crossover/Whisky games. It's even better than native Apple Silicon ports (like BG3 or Stray) because the GFN GPUs are so much more powerful, and can use the latest DLSS. My M2 Max doesn't come close. Proton is pretty amazing (for the few days I had a Steam Deck), but AFAIK it doesn't work on Mac? If it ever gets ported, or if Asahi ever matures enough, I'd love to be able to use that to play other Windows games not on the streaming services.