There’s also the big issue that Microsoft isn’t just a giant games publisher, it also owns one of the only 3 consoles with a viable market, and they absolutely dominate the PC operating system market, including their graphics API, store and dependencies.
Steam Deck has put a small thorn in their OS side. It used to be ridiculous to have a Linux gaming computer, but it’s become much more viable thanks to the Deck’s existence.
Basically to say Microsoft wouldn’t be able to pull a massive move like requiring Windows subscription prices without a lot of gamers going to Linux.
There’s also the big issue that Microsoft isn’t just a giant games publisher, it also owns one of the only 3 consoles with a viable market, and they absolutely dominate the PC operating system market, including their graphics API, store and dependencies.
Steam Deck has put a small thorn in their OS side. It used to be ridiculous to have a Linux gaming computer, but it’s become much more viable thanks to the Deck’s existence.
Basically to say Microsoft wouldn’t be able to pull a massive move like requiring Windows subscription prices without a lot of gamers going to Linux.