Xbox console games are suddenly showing up inside the Xbox PC app
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Summary
Over the past few days, users have reported that the Xbox PC app is showing Xbox console games in its library.
While these cannot be installed, it demonstrates Microsoft’s plan to align the Xbox and Windows store libraries.
The software giant is working on several initiatives to counter the dominance of Valve’s Steam platform, such as making the Xbox app the home of PC gaming, and allowing Steam and Epic Games Store games to be visible in the Xbox PC app library.
Microsoft is also developing a handheld device aimed at providing a SteamOS rival, and bringing together the best of Xbox and Windows for handheld gaming.
It is likely that users will see an increase in the number of games visible on the Xbox PC app, and whether these will be playable on PC, or via cloud technology remains to be seen.