Microsoft Has No Plans To Support VR Gaming on Xbox Right Now

Jun. 21, 2018

Microsoft has completely crushed any hopes of hooking up virtual reality headsets to the Xbox as it focuses instead onmixed reality(MR) experiences on Windows PCs.

Nichols further added that Windows 10 PCs are‘probably the best platform for more immersive VR and MR (experience). As an open platform, it just allows faster, more rapid iteration.’

While talking about Project Scorpio consoles (now known asXbox One X), Spencer had said that it would support high-end VR just like Windows PCs and the company’s partnership with Oculus would drive this.

But Microsoft is changing its tack now and VR on Xbox is no longer the focus. Its arch-rival Sony, on the other hand, does make VR gaming possible on the PS4 with its PlayStation VR headset.

A Microsoft spokesperson has also confirmed toCNETthat plans for MR experiences on Xbox have been foiled and said, “Because of the opportunity with Windows Mixed Reality, and because we believe the user experience will be best on PC right now, that is where our focus is. We have nothing to share about MR for consoles at this time.”