Xbox has been in the news a lot lately, and not for the best reasons, with reports claiming that Microsoft was abandoning plans to make future console platforms. Microsoft denied those reports, but one former executive, Mike Ybarra, said recently that Microsoft getting "out of hardware and exclusive games" might actually be a good business decision in this environment.Ybarra said it "makes sense" that Microsoft did not put the Xbox operating system on the recently released ROG Ally X, opting for Windows instead. It makes sense, Ybarra said, because he believes Microsoft is "out of the hardware and exclusive games" business."That includes the dedicated OS, which is essential for any console device (ease of use, security, etc). They are a publisher who will embrace Windows. Most will just pirate all the games to the devices unless they use Steam. Why does Steam help piracy? Because it's a flawless experience with a great return policy," Ybarra said, adding that Windows is "far from a flawless experience."Continue Reading at GameSpot