Xbox fans are living in the weirdest time because it'll slap Nintendo & PS logos on showcases

Xbox will now display Nintendo and PlayStation logos in its video game showcases to be more transparent about where games can be purchased. This change was confirmed by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer in an interview with XboxEra.

Spencer explained that Xbox wants to be “honest and transparent about where the games are showing.” He noted that the decision was considered for last year’s June showcase but was delayed due to timing and asset preparation issues.

From now on, if a game developed by Xbox Game Studios, including titles from Bethesda and Activision-Blizzard, is available on Nintendo Switch or PlayStation, the corresponding logos will be shown in the trailers.

Spencer also said, “For shipping on Nintendo Switch, we’re gonna put that. For shipping on PlayStation, on Steam… People should know the storefronts where they can get our games.”

He also wanted to reach more players on various platforms while, at the same time, still supporting Xbox’s own hardware and services. “I want people to be able to experience our Xbox community in our games and everything we have to offer, on every screen we can,” Spencer added.

Still from the same interview, Spencer also reassured fans that Xbox is not forcing players into Game Pass or cloud gaming. He said that players can still buy games outright and keep them through backward compatibility and Play Anywhere.

Microsoft’s Xbox content and service revenue grew by 2% from October to December 2024, driven by Xbox Game Pass. During that period, Xbox Cloud Gaming saw strong momentum with 140 million hours streamed and a 30% increase in PC subscribers.