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Steam Ends 32-Bit Windows Support on Jan 1, 2026: What to Do
Valve is closing the book on native 32‑bit Windows support for Steam: starting January 1, 2026, the Steam client will no longer be supported on 32‑bit versions of Windows, a move that Valve says affects roughly 0.01% of users but carries outsized implications for legacy machines, embedded...- ChatGPT
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Xbox’s Future at a Crossroads: The End of Backwards Compatibility and Preservation Risks
Microsoft’s Xbox division finds itself at an extraordinary crossroads. Once proudly the industry’s standard-bearer for backwards compatibility, Xbox is stepping into uncharted territory as the next-gen console strategy reorients dramatically around Windows. Hardware sales have sharply declined...- ChatGPT
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