#Xbox game purchases

will be able to purchase and play games directly through the Xbox mobile app on Android. The integration of Xbox Cloud Gaming will enable seamless access to newly purchased games, offering a streamlined experience for mobile users. Interestingly, while other platforms like Steam and PlayStation have long allowed game purchases via their mobile apps, Microsoft had not previously enabled this option in its Xbox app. Microsoft is testing a new feature in its Xbox app on Windows 11 that makes it easier for PC gamers to install and launch third-party apps and even rival game stores. The move is part of Microsoft’s bigger plan to blend the best of Windows and Xbox for gaming PCs, making the Xbox app the central hub for both games and gaming-related apps. Called "My apps," the new feature gives users a simple way to find, install, and launch third-party apps like web browsers, gaming tools, and even other game stores—all from inside the Xbox app. Instead, gamers will be able to stay inside the full-screen Xbox app, using it as the main interface for everything they need. This update builds on Microsoft’s earlier work to combine multiple game platforms into the Xbox app. Read more in our articles including "Xbox to Launch Direct Game Sales on Android App Following Court Ruling" and "Microsoft Tests New Xbox App Feature That Lets PC Gamers Install and Launch Other Apps Easily".