The Nintendo Store app is now available for Android and iOS, allowing users to browse games, sales, merchandise, and events. Users can also view detailed play history all the way back to the 3DS.
Nintendo has launched a mobile storefront app for iOS and Android called the Nintendo Store, allowing users to track and purchase games for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles.
Xbox is rolling out a new feature that will unify game libraries across multiple storefronts, introducing an "aggregated gaming library" in the Xbox app. This feature allows users to view their entire game collection, including games from various PC storefronts like Xbox Game Pass and Battle.net. Additionally, a "cross-device play history" feature will debut later this month. The updates aim to enhance the Xbox app's functionality, potentially reducing the need for third-party applications for managing games. This initiative aligns with Microsoft's vision of creating a comprehensive gaming ecosystem.
Xbox has introduced new features to enhance the gaming experience on Windows PCs and handheld devices, based on feedback from Xbox Insiders and the gaming community. Key features include an aggregated gaming library that consolidates installed games from various platforms such as Xbox Game Pass and Battle.net, allowing for unified access. Additionally, cross-device play history enables players to track their gaming activities across different devices, ensuring progress and achievements are accessible regardless of where they play. The updated app functionality provides a more intuitive interface for gamers.
The latest update to the Xbox app for PC allows users to manage their gaming library by showcasing all installed games on Windows 11 from various platforms, including Steam and Battle.net, in a single interface. Games from supported storefronts automatically populate the "My Library" and "Most Recent" tabs after installation. Users can customize their library view through settings. The update also introduces a 'Jump back in' feature for easy access to recent play history. This update is available to all Windows 11 users.
Microsoft has updated its Xbox app on Windows 11 to streamline the gaming experience by consolidating all installed games into a single library, allowing access to titles from various third-party storefronts like Steam and Epic Games. The update includes an aggregated game library, support for popular storefronts, customizable visibility settings, and easy access to individual storefront applications. Microsoft plans to introduce cloud-playable games and play history features in a future update. The update is now live for Windows 11 gaming PCs after a successful testing phase with Xbox Insiders.
Microsoft is rolling out an aggregated storefront and games integration feature for the Xbox PC app, allowing it to identify and integrate games owned and downloaded from various PC storefronts, including Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. This update will enable users to access their games in one library, simplifying the process of launching titles across different platforms. The new aggregated gaming library will automatically display installed games from supported storefronts in "My Library" and the "Most Recent" section of the Xbox PC app. Users can customize their library view by toggling off listings from specific storefronts. A new tab in My Library will also consolidate third-party apps and storefronts for easier access. Additionally, players will soon have access to cloud-playable games and gameplay history across devices, with a "Jump back in" list available on the Home screen.
Microsoft has introduced a new 'My Apps' feature for Xbox Insiders, allowing PC users to access various gaming storefronts like GOG, Steam, and Epic Games from a single interface within the Xbox PC app on Windows 11. This feature will debut for users enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview and aims to create a centralized hub for managing games and third-party applications. It coincides with the launch of the ROG Xbox Ally, which is designed for gaming mode, and reflects Microsoft's goal of a unified gaming experience across all Xbox devices.
Microsoft announced that the "My Apps" feature will start rolling out to PC Gaming Preview insiders this week. This feature will be integrated into the Xbox PC app's library, allowing users to locate, view, and download various gaming applications from a single location. Initially, insiders will have access to a curated selection of applications, with plans for expansion. The feature is designed to improve navigation within the Xbox full-screen experience, especially for the upcoming Xbox ROG Ally launching on October 16. It reduces background activity to allocate more system resources to gameplay and includes an aggregated gaming library and play history.
The Gaming Copilot (Beta) has launched on the Game Bar for Windows PC, available exclusively to Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming Preview. It assists players in improving their skills and navigating challenges in games by leveraging Xbox activity for a personalized experience. Features include voice command interaction, screenshot feedback, and proactive coaching tips. Detailed information is available on Xbox Wire.