| Xbox | |
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| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft |
| Release Date(s) | 2019 |
| Genre(s) | Utility |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Predecessor | Xbox Console Companion |
| Successor | |
The Xbox app is an app designed for Windows PCs that serves as a games launcher for Xbox Game Pass for PC games and any other Xbox supported PC game. The app also includes Xbox social features and a built in store that can be used to purchase console or PC games. The app was released as a beta in 2019 and is a successor to the Xbox Console Companion app.
Game pass[]
A major feature of the new Xbox app is Game Pass integration. With a Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription, users can gain access to over 100 PC games that they can then download. Additionally, subscription details and Game Pass Perks can be accessed within the app also.
The Game Pass tab within the app shows recently added and upcoming games coming to the service. Users can find games by genre or use the "Suprise me" button to have a randomly selected game pass game chosen for them.
Social[]
Compared against previous the Xbox Console Companion app, the Xbox app includes a streamlined social tab, with emphasis being put on the users' friends list and chat and party details. Additionally, posts are now more relevant to the user with posts being shown from people in the user's friends list or from games that the user plays.
Store[]
Much like the social tab, the store tab has been organized in a much cleaner way now being much easier to navigate when compared to previous Xbox apps. PC Games and add-ons can be purchased from within this tab. Codes can also be redeemed here.
Users can also view top purchased content as well as trending and recently added content. Games can also be searched for by genre, multiplayer capabilities and hardware requirements.