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technology6 months ago

Microsoft enhances Xbox PC app with Steam integration and unified game library

The article discusses Microsoft's recent integration of the Xbox PC app with other storefronts, including Steam, allowing users to launch games from various platforms through the Xbox app. The author expresses a desire for Microsoft to also bring Game Pass directly to Steam, citing usability issues with the Windows Xbox app and the potential benefits of such a partnership for gamers and both companies. The article explores possible reasons for the absence of Game Pass on Steam, including financial and strategic considerations, and encourages readers to try the new game aggregation feature in the Xbox PC app.

technology6 months ago

Microsoft's Xbox PC App to Integrate Multiple Gaming Libraries, Including Steam and Battle.net

Microsoft is updating the Xbox PC app for Windows 11 to include aggregation of leading PC gaming stores, allowing Xbox Insiders to test this feature which will automatically detect and organize games from other storefronts like Battle.net, making it easier to navigate and launch games across different platforms. The feature is part of broader efforts to enhance the Xbox gaming experience on PC, with additional integrations and improvements expected later this year.

technology7 months ago

Microsoft's 'Xbox PC' branding emerges for Windows 11 gaming ecosystem

Microsoft is unifying the backend systems of the Xbox console and PC stores, causing some confusion and clutter in the Xbox PC app, as it begins to show older, non-PC games and backward compatible titles. This likely indicates ongoing efforts to improve Xbox PC gaming and possibly prepare for a broader integration or announcement, but it has temporarily disrupted the user experience. The full implications remain uncertain, with speculation about a future unified gaming ecosystem.

technology2 years ago

"Xbox's Compact Mode and Microsoft Rewards: What's New in the November Update"

Microsoft has introduced a new "compact mode" for its Xbox PC app, making it more user-friendly on handheld gaming PCs. The update collapses the sidebar into icons, freeing up screen space. The mode is designed to work well with devices like Asus' ROG Ally and Lenovo's Legion Go, and Microsoft is collaborating with manufacturers to enable Compact mode by default on handheld devices. Additionally, the Xbox PC app now only displays unread notifications in the drop-down menu and includes a Gaming Services Repair Tool for troubleshooting. Xbox consoles also receive improvements, such as the option to select a specific Japanese keyboard layout.