Xbox Appears To Leak Steam Tab On A UI Mockup
Rumours have been swirling lately about the next-generation Xbox currently in the works being closer to a PC and a recent mix-up adds fuel to that fire.
Classic blunder or controlled leak?
We’ve known for some time now that Microsoft has been working away on their next-gen Xbox, and more recently, they’ve announced they want their next console to be closer in function to a PC. Previous speculation also points in the direction that Microsoft will allow other storefronts on their next console, which would be a first.
So just what exactly is going on with the next Xbox? Well, the truth is we don’t actually know. What may or may not be planned is currently between Microsoft and any of its partners. But we may have an idea, if the latest mockup of their “This is an Xbox” campaign is anything to go by.
Microsoft uploaded an image of an Xbox UI mockup in a blog post that caught many an eye, as it curiously included the PC powerhouse Steam as one of the tabs you can install games from. The image was swiftly removed and a modified version sans Steam was reuploaded in its place, but the internet always remembers.
The mockup shows the new Xbox UI displayed on a TV, tablet, phone, handheld, and laptop, despite the new UI being designed only for phones. This could be an indicator that we will be getting a unified Xbox UI that will function on any device with a screen, as is Microsoft’s plan to bring their ecosystem to as many devices as possible.
What do you think of this blunder? Accidental upload or planned teaser to generate conversation? Generate a conversation in the comments below.
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