Leaked doc: Microsoft plans to bring Xbox 360 games to PC, and the games will be able to run on the next-gen Project Helix console, "Xbox PCs", and handhelds
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A unified runtime for Xbox 360 titles across PC, next-gen consoles, “Xbox PCs,” and handhelds points to Microsoft treating the Xbox catalog as a cross-device service, not a box. If you build in gaming or media, assume your content and entitlements will be expected to follow users across form factors with minimal friction.
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