Eh, I think it is and I see Nesh's point in that regard. I think it's too bad that their original vision was so blasted that the DRM was removed from the hardware and as a result people are completely losing the physical option. I get that having the disc can help with install/download times for people who have data caps or poor connections. But this is the result of that backlash and MS' intention to move to a blended landscape of PC/XB regardless of the vocal minority. Fact is that XBL is where MS makes its money, it wants to make more money selling through its store. People who buy an XB and buy physical discs and don't go online make MS virtually no profit. There's simply no reason to target them as a customer. Play Anywhere is the natural extension of XBL and the success of the XBL business model is the reason that now both Sony and Nintendo have followed suit in regards to online gaming.
Currently we have no leaked images (to my knowledge) of Scorpio. We talked about whether or not it was feasible to remove the optical disc from the XB1 with most arguing (correctly) against its removal at the time. Have the demographics changed enough now that the Scorpio can launch without one? If it does launch without one does that indicate the start of a new generation?
I'm on board with Nesh in that I think the plan is virtual machines running and Xbox App and whether it's a "Scorpio" or a custom built PC, the integration will either be there - or will increase over the lifecycle.
I really enjoy playing Gears4 and Astroneer on my PC. There are graphical differences, there are clear interface and control differences, and the experience is simply different sitting arms length away from my 32 UWHD monitor than it is sitting/laying on the couch 15 feet away from my 60 inch TV in the living room.
But also, sometimes I like lying on the couch and playing with a controller. I love that I now have the freedom to choose how I want to play, what my experience will be like, and I can play with the same friends using the same game saves jumping back and forth.