Microsoft is working on an exciting new plan that could change the next generation of consoles. They are experimenting with bringing Steam, the famous game store by Valve, directly into the Microsoft Store. The goal is to integrate Steam not just for PCs, but also for Xbox consoles, making them even more similar to gaming on a computer.
The news comes from Spanish insider eXtas1s, who shared that a beta version of the Steam app has already appeared in Microsoft’s software. Currently, this version is available only to a small group of Microsoft employees and collaborators. The idea is to allow users to launch Steam games on their Xbox consoles, making them feel like native Xbox apps.
Xbox’s Focus on PC Compatibility
This move to integrate Steam with Xbox is part of Microsoft’s new gaming strategy, and it’s a big deal. eXtas1s believes that the upcoming generation of Xbox consoles will be designed with PC compatibility at the core, and allowing Steam to run directly on Xbox is an important step in this direction.
This won’t just be some remote access or emulation; it will be native compatibility. Steam will be available directly from the Microsoft Store, and users can play their games using the Xbox controller and interface.
This push to bring Steam to Xbox is part of a larger strategy by Microsoft for 2027. Reports say that Microsoft is working on a new Xbox console to follow the Series X, and also on a portable device that will work in the same ecosystem, much like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally.
Both devices would have full PC compatibility, and they could be Microsoft’s answer to the PlayStation 6, which might be released later than the next Xbox.
