Insider thinks Project Helix may block Steam to lower new Xbox console price

[Redaktion]

Steam compatibility would give Project Helix an advantage over the PS6. Unfortunately, the perk threatens to inflate the price of the new Xbox console. An insider believes that Microsoft may be reevaluating the hybrid approach to maximize revenue and lower costs.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Insider-thinks-Project-Helix-may-block-Steam-to-lower-new-Xbox-console-price.1354077.0.html

[Shrimasis]

I don't understand why Xbox is rethinking whether they should include steam or not in Helix. Simply make two versions, one closed system with 499-799 price and another open system version with 1000-1500 price so this won't be a loss making. They can also provide an option to upgrade to open system version for a price of 499-699. Pc gamers won't mind spending 1200 for a hybrid console if 1000 priced steam machines are also getting sold.

[Don't bother trying to]

The mistake you're making is attempting to understand a company that changes decisions every ducking 5 minutes, for the last 13+ years.