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Xbox chief technology officer Scott Van Vliet recently shared a video on X featuring Halo 3 running within the Microsoft Edge web browser. The footage displays a prompt for mouse and keyboard controls, suggesting potential browser-based play for the classic title.
While the video highlights the game, Van Vliet and Xbox CEO Asha Sharma focused their commentary on the return of the classic Xbox Blades dashboard interface. This dashboard, which originated approximately two decades ago, remains a popular feature among the community.
The demonstration aligns with the recent launch of Xbox Labs, which appears to emphasize AI-driven gaming initiatives. Van Vliet hinted at the possibility of selecting preferred Xbox 360 dashboards to launch titles, potentially allowing users to access their console libraries directly through web browsers.
This development follows a broader industry trend of bringing older titles to browsers. While Xbox explores these retro-focused projects, other companies like Epic Games are similarly pursuing AI-accelerated development, including recent updates to the Epic Games Launcher.
