Will Xbox Games Ever Be Playable On Windows? — cinemablend.com

Double Jump recently published a piece that sets up the excitement for the launch of Windows 10. They explain how on January 21st, head of the Xbox brand, Phil Spencer, will unveil some exciting new content for the long-running platform and introduce PC gamers to some long-awaited attention. This isn't the first time these talks have cropped up, though, and this isn't the first time Microsoft has sought to bridge to the two platforms. Originally Microsoft tried with Windows Vista and the OG Xbox and Xbox 360. They first ported over Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2, the latter of which was a Windows Vista OS exclusive. These titles were followed by games like Viva Pinata and even Gears of War. They were part of Microsoft's initiative called Games For Windows Live.

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