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Isaiah Williams

Xbox is about to put the nail in its own coffin as a console brand if this latest next-gen console rumor is legitimate

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  • Xbox is reportedly making its next-gen console a Windows gaming PC with access to a full console native library
  • Games from multiple storefronts like Steam, Battle.net, and Epic Games will reportedly be available
  • It may not go down well with some consumers, especially due to the likelihood of a high starting price

There's no denying that 2025 has been one really surprising year for console fans, with Xbox at the center of controversy via ludicrous console price hikes, the new ROG Xbox Ally handheld costing $999, and its exclusive franchises like Halo and Forza Horizon making their way over to PlayStation – and it seems that the strange choices aren't stopping there.

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