I think that interfaces aren't necessarily the issue here, as I could easily hook up a PS3 controller or a keyboard + mouse to my current tablet or phone if I w

I think that interfaces aren't necessarily the issue here, as I could easily hook up a PS3 controller or a keyboard + mouse to my current tablet or phone if I wanted to. I think it will come down to a few things: 1. Price - How much is a Windows 8/8.1 license these days? Why would a games console manufacturer want to bring on that additional cost? 2. Performance - Microsoft is too busy tripping over its own feet and supporting legacy enterprise applications and environments from decades long past to be able to tackle performance issues in a serious manner.[1] There's a reason the Xbone switches from Windows to an "Xbox OS" to run games. 3. Portability - Install a Linux flavor of your choice on your Raspi, phone, tablet, Steambox, Nvidiabox, whatever. The limitations will ultimately be upon the hardware, and the OS can get the heck out of the way and just let the games run. [1] http://blog.zorinaq.com/?e=74 http://blog.zorinaq.com/?e=74