Microsoft's Xbox is changing how it does things by letting people play some of its games on different kinds of devices, not just Xbox. This is because they know that young people who play games like to use many kinds of devices and don't care as much about which company makes the game. The boss of Xbox, Phil Spencer, thinks that games that you can only play on one device will not be as common soon. Sony, which makes PlayStation, is thinking the same way and wants to let people play its games on other devices too.

Microsoft and Sony both like the idea of letting people play their games on any device that has a screen. They want to reach more people because there are millions who don't have an Xbox or PlayStation but might want to play their games. In 2023, not as many Xbox consoles were sold, so many gamers couldn't play games that were only on Xbox. Making games available on more devices could help Microsoft and Sony make more money and reach more people.

Even though Microsoft is starting to focus on letting people play games on many devices, they're not going to stop making Xbox consoles. They still think consoles are important and have bought game studios and plan to make new hardware. Xbox is also working on a service called Games Pass, which lets people play lots of games for a monthly fee. Microsoft hopes to get more people to join this service and is aiming for a big number of subscribers in the future.

Original news source: Xbox, Nintendo or PlayStation: does it still matter? (BBC)

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– Two Truths and a Lie
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1. What is Xbox?
2. How do you feel about playing games on different devices?
3. Do you like playing games on Xbox? Why or why not?
4. What do you think about Microsoft and Sony letting people play games on any device?
5. How would you feel if you couldn't play a game because it was only on Xbox?
6. Do you think it's a good idea for Microsoft and Sony to make games available on more devices? Why or why not?
7. What do you think about Microsoft still making Xbox consoles even though they're focusing on letting people play games on many devices?
8. How do you feel about the idea of a service like Games Pass, where you can play lots of games for a monthly fee?
9. Do you think more people will join the Games Pass service in the future? Why or why not?
10. How would you feel if you couldn't play a game because it was only on PlayStation?
11. What other devices do you think would be good for playing games on?
12. Why do you think Microsoft and Sony want to reach more people and make more money?

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