Microsoft will merge separate versions of Windows into one unified operating system

[Splash Attack]

I wonder if this means no more Xbox exclusives.

[draugur]

[QUOTE=Splash Attack;45476484]I wonder if this means no more Xbox exclusives.[/QUOTE]

No because all PC users are filthy pirates and we're losing money by publishing on PC.

[crumbleshake]

[QUOTE=Splash Attack;45476484]I wonder if this means no more Xbox exclusives.[/QUOTE]

I really doubt it.

I'd like to think this means the end of Xbox Live Gold being a necessity for using all their online services... but I doubt that too.

[RaccoonBro]

[QUOTE=CrumbleShake;45476732]I really doubt it.

I'd like to think this means the end of Xbox Live Gold being a necessity for using all their online services... but I doubt that too.[/QUOTE]

They got rid of it for regular apps months ago, but they will never get rid of it for multiplayer. The money is just too good.

[Panda X]

I think people are taking this the wrong way. What they mean is a single codebase. Windows itself will have different versions for different needs and with it different interfaces. For example in 9 for desktop users you'll have the start menu, for tablets you'll have the start screen. It's still the same OS underneath.

[Lyokanthrope]

Kind of interesting how the big players are working on UI convergence across multiple platforms right now.
Microsoft, Apple, Google and Canonical are all pushing towards having a unified UI across their different form factors, each having a unique style and format.
Interesting times.

[MaxOfS2D]

[QUOTE=NinjaTomate;45474792]So does this mean we'll be getting phones that can run x86 Windows programs?[/QUOTE]

get a 32GB phone, 24GB are used for the windows install. :v:

[editline]24th July 2014[/editline]

Also my wishlist for Windows 9 is better touch controls FOR THE DESKTOP.

[Noss]

[QUOTE=MaxOfS2D;45479969]get a 32GB phone, 24GB are used for the windows install. :v:[/QUOTE]

So pretty much Windows RT in its current state, then.