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Microsoft's Xbox UI Leak Hints at Potential Steam Integration

A briefly posted and removed image shows a Steam tab in a new Xbox UI mockup, reflecting Microsoft's broader plans for a unified gaming ecosystem.

  • Microsoft briefly posted and then removed an image of a new Xbox UI featuring a Steam tab, sparking speculation about future integration plans.
  • The image appears to be an internal mockup rather than a finalized design, with repeated labels and other inconsistencies suggesting early development.
  • Sources suggest Microsoft is exploring an Xbox app update to display all PC games, including those from Steam and Epic Games Store, though this remains unconfirmed.
  • The potential update aligns with Microsoft's ambition to create a universal storefront across consoles, PCs, and mobile platforms.
  • The UI update is reportedly part of efforts to prepare for a new handheld gaming device being developed in collaboration with ASUS.
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