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Microsoft opens up cross-platform multiplayer with PlayStation 4

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This means that the Call of Duty or FIFA game could have a multiplayer mode that works with both Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

Xbox One.
Xbox One.

Yesterday, Microsoft reversed that decision. The tech giant announced that game developers can now create cross-platform multiplayer modes that work with other operating systems and consoles.

This means that the Call of Duty or FIFA game could have a multiplayer mode that works with both Xbox and PlayStation consoles. It all just depends on game developers now.

READ: Microsoft's latest operating system is now on 200 million devices

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Microsoft led the multiplayer network setup with Xbox Live (the PlayStation Network only came with the PlayStation 3), but it is now lagging behind the PlayStation 4 with its Xbox One.

This means that there are now more players on competing platforms, and Microsoft is now the underdog.

By opening up its platform, Microsoft can convince late adopters to get an Xbox One even if their friends have a PS4.

For PC gamers, the games that will use Microsoft's now open cross-platform multiplayer mode will also support other operating systems such as Apple's OS X.

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