Xbox One will run Windows 8 apps according to website listing – report

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Remember that old Xbox One rumour that suggested we might be able to run Windows 8 apps on the console? Well, according to the console’s description on Dell.com, it might actually be true.

The Xbox One website listing and description on Dell.com has a part that mentions Windows 8.

The descriptor reads, “Consider the game officially changed. With all your favourite Windows 8 apps able to be run on and synced to your Xbox One, now your phone, desktop, tablet and TV can all give you a unified web and entertainment experience.”

The initial rumour was started way back in April, before the console’s reveal. It suggested that Xbox One’s operating system will share some similarities with Windows 8 and would allow you to use your Windows 8 apps on it.

Microsoft did confirm that the console will be running multiple OS’s at the same time, one of which will be based on Windows 8. Though the firm mentioned nothing about Windows 8 apps specifically.

Would this be a game changer in the next-gen console war? Let us know what you think below.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/10/21/xbox-one-will-run-windows-8-apps-according-to-website-listing-report/

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MaggardoPosted:

Thats nice to hear, glad there doing this!

MSXPosted:

Wow now that would be good.

DinosoarPosted:

Looks amazing and I must say that the controller looks nice to.

-CPPosted:

Now that is really good news!

TywinPosted:

World_Star Nice to see that look at the dashboard!!


Windows 8 isn't going to be the Xbox One dashboard.

GaryPosted:

Dont have windows 8 and i only plan on playing COD Ghosts & dead rising 3 so this is pointless for me.

GossipPosted:

I dont have a windows product so I guess this will be my first.

AdamuPosted:

Nice to hear that hope there is going to be some nice stuff.

World_StarPosted:

Nice to see that look at the dashboard!!

BigRedMachinePosted:

Lavish As long as the Windows 8 overall design isn't on the Xbox, i'll be fine.
Looks terrible and should be kept to touchscreen monitors and devices.


I agree with you aswell, the only thing I don't like about W8 is the layout. But I know many don't like windows 8 overall so i'm not sure this will go down well.