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To start off, I've been getting tired of playing Reach on the Xbox 360 and dealing with issues like heat, ventilation, constantly having to go back and forth from the Xbox 360 to my PC, etc.

From what I've heard, Windows 8 allows players to play the Xbox 360 game on the PC.

If I upgrade to Windows 8 release preview, does this mean I can play Reach or H3 from the convenience of my computer without having to turn on the Xbox 360?

  • 07.25.2012 12:57 PM PDT
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Posted by: Sliding Ghost
Windows 8 allows players to play the Xbox 360 game on the PC.


It doesn't.

  • 07.25.2012 1:49 PM PDT


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Posted by: Sliding Ghost
Windows 8 allows players to play the Xbox 360 game on the PC.


It doesn't.

There was also a rumoured feature that let Windows 8 play games by having it streamed to the PC from the 360. Was that rumour also proven to be false too?

  • 07.25.2012 2:58 PM PDT
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Posted by: Wilis_kid
There was also a rumoured feature that let Windows 8 play games by having it streamed to the PC from the 360. Was that rumour also proven to be false too?
All the rumors circled around Microsoft stating that Windows 8 will have "Xbox Live features" to it. The truth turned out to be SmartGlass.

  • 07.25.2012 3:51 PM PDT


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Posted by: Wilis_kid
There was also a rumoured feature that let Windows 8 play games by having it streamed to the PC from the 360. Was that rumour also proven to be false too?
All the rumors circled around Microsoft stating that Windows 8 will have "Xbox Live features" to it. The truth turned out to be SmartGlass.

I see, I haven't been following Windows 8 lately at all. So it really is no different from the "My Xbox Live" app for the iPhone and iPad which allows you to log in and control your 360 dashboard? Disappointing really, maybe with the next Xbox we'll see something more than just casual integration.

That said, I do see it's benefits and attraction to new developers etc.

  • 07.25.2012 4:40 PM PDT
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Well I guess that settles it. Damn you M$!!

  • 07.26.2012 5:50 AM PDT
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Don't blame Microsoft for your ridiculous leaping to conclusions. :P

  • 07.26.2012 7:38 AM PDT
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Don't blame Microsoft for your ridiculous leaping to conclusions. :P
It wasn't my leap. I just read about it.

  • 07.27.2012 5:13 AM PDT

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Actually, the Xbox Live app on Windows 8 seems to still be a work in progress. We'll have to wait till the release of Windows 8 to see exactly what Microsoft does with the Xbox Live app besides SmartGlass. If it's meant to replace Games For Windows Live, then it first has to be able to do everything GFWL can do, meaning all of your basic Live functionality.

  • 08.10.2012 10:44 PM PDT
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Posted by: Sliding Ghost
It wasn't my leap. I just read about it.
Okay then, don't blame Microsoft for your believing someone's giant leap. :P

  • 08.10.2012 11:15 PM PDT
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Posted by: Sliding Ghost
It wasn't my leap. I just read about it.
Okay then, don't blame Microsoft for your believing someone's giant leap. :P
But it was my leap!

  • 08.11.2012 11:53 AM PDT


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It wasn't my leap. I just read about it.
Okay then, don't blame Microsoft for your believing someone's giant leap. :P
But it was my leap!


I'm so confused...

*goes back to playing the first Ghost Recon*

  • 08.11.2012 11:54 AM PDT
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But it was my leap!
Okay then! No more leaping! No jumping! Everyone keep close to the ground! In fact, everyone lie on the ground... We're all on the same level now... We're safe.

  • 08.11.2012 12:45 PM PDT
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Posted by: Sliding Ghost
But it was my leap!
Okay then! No more leaping! No jumping! Everyone keep close to the ground! In fact, everyone lie on the ground... We're all on the same level now... We're safe.
Stop, drop, and roll!

  • 08.11.2012 2:37 PM PDT


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But it was my leap!
Okay then! No more leaping! No jumping! Everyone keep close to the ground! In fact, everyone lie on the ground... We're all on the same level now... We're safe.
Stop, drop, and roll!

Do this and things will always be ok!

  • 08.11.2012 4:06 PM PDT
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*goes back to playing the first Ghost Recon*

You sir, are doing it right!

  • 08.11.2012 6:47 PM PDT