PlayStation Games Now Playable on Xbox via PC
▼ Summary
– Major Xbox releases are coming to PS5, but Sony isn’t reciprocating by bringing its big franchises to Xbox.
– The Xbox PC app now aggregates games from multiple storefronts, including PlayStation titles ported to PC like Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
– Microsoft’s ROG Xbox Ally handheld will support PlayStation games on PC but without Xbox achievements or extra features.
– Microsoft aims to make Xbox more like Steam by integrating other storefronts rather than replacing Steam outright.
– Xbox president Sarah Bond hinted at a next-gen console focused on cross-platform play, while Microsoft canceled its own handheld in favor of third-party devices like the ROG Xbox Ally.
Gaming enthusiasts can now access select PlayStation titles through Xbox’s PC platform, marking a subtle but intriguing shift in cross-platform accessibility. While Sony remains hesitant about bringing its major exclusives to Xbox consoles, Microsoft’s latest update to the Xbox PC app introduces a workaround, letting players discover and launch PlayStation games that have been ported to PC.
The revamped Xbox app now aggregates games from multiple PC storefronts, including Epic Games Store and Steam, creating a unified library. This means titles like Spider-Man: Miles Morales, originally a PlayStation exclusive but later released on PC, will appear alongside traditional Xbox offerings. However, these PlayStation ports won’t support Xbox achievements or additional platform-specific features.
Microsoft’s move aligns with its broader strategy to expand the Xbox ecosystem beyond hardware. Earlier this year, the company confirmed that upcoming ROG Ally handheld devices, co-developed with ASUS, would also support PlayStation games available on PC. While this isn’t a direct competitor to Sony’s console exclusivity, it reflects Microsoft’s push toward a more open gaming environment.
Industry analysts speculate that Microsoft aims to position Xbox as a versatile gaming hub, similar to Steam but without outright replacing Valve’s dominant platform. Instead, the company seems focused on integrating third-party storefronts, offering players greater flexibility in where they purchase and play games.
Amid ongoing speculation about Xbox’s future, Sarah Bond, head of Xbox, recently teased details about the next-generation console, emphasizing a commitment to breaking down platform barriers. Meanwhile, reports suggest Microsoft has scrapped plans for its own handheld device, opting instead to collaborate with partners like ASUS and Meta. The latter partnership has already yielded a limited-edition Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition, blending virtual reality with Xbox branding.
While true cross-console play for PlayStation exclusives remains unlikely, Microsoft’s latest updates demonstrate a growing emphasis on accessibility, bridging gaps between platforms one step at a time.
(Source: Game Spot)
