Here's why Microsoft is going to let you play Xbox games on rival consoles

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Microsoft hasn't allowed its Xbox-exclusive games to be played on other consoles. That's reportedly set to change — and is an admission it's lost the console wars.

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Xbox Game Pass lets you download tons of games for a monthly fee.

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