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Winsage

August 6, 2025

Gaming Copilot (Beta) available on Game Bar for Windows PC for Xbox Insiders

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.

Winsage

August 6, 2025

Microsoft is testing a Gaming Copilot AI on the Windows Game Bar

Microsoft has introduced an AI assistant called "Gaming Copilot (Beta)" in its Windows Game Bar application, currently available exclusively to Xbox Insiders on PC. Gaming Copilot recognizes the game being played and offers tailored assistance, featuring a Voice Mode for verbal interaction through a microphone widget. Users can pin this widget to their screen for easy access during gameplay and can share screenshots for further help. To use the new feature, users must be enrolled in the program and are required to be 18 years or older. The Gaming Copilot is only accessible to Xbox Insiders in the United States. Microsoft also has a technology called Copilot Vision, which assists users by "seeing" their screens, but it has limitations in fast-paced games.

Winsage

August 6, 2025

You can now try Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot AI assistant on PC

Microsoft has introduced an AI chatbot called Gaming Copilot, currently available for testing to Xbox Insiders on PC and Windows-based handheld gaming devices. The tool provides an interactive chat box overlay for players to ask questions about their games, helping them overcome challenges by recognizing the games being played and monitoring Xbox activity. It utilizes in-game screenshots for tailored advice, recommends new games, and supports both text and voice queries. The beta version is available in English and can be used in regions such as the United States, New Zealand, Japan, and Singapore. Microsoft plans to expand its capabilities with richer assistance features in the future.

AppWizard

July 30, 2025

Xbox PC App Now Allows Users to Stream Games They Own Through Microsoft Store

Microsoft has introduced a new feature for the Xbox PC app that allows players to stream their own games without additional downloads, free of charge aside from the game purchases. This feature enhances the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, which enables game purchases via the Microsoft Store for play across Xbox consoles and PCs. Over 250 games are currently available for streaming through the app, which has expanded access beyond Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to include PC and smartphone browsers in 28 countries. The app now allows users to stream games instantly, bypassing download times and conserving storage. Updates for Xbox Insiders include tracking play history across devices and access to all cloud-playable games. The streaming capability is beneficial for lower-powered devices, such as the upcoming Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld systems, with rumored pre-orders starting on August 20 and a potential launch in late October.

AppWizard

July 22, 2025

Xbox to bring true cross-device gaming: Start on console, finish on PC

Microsoft is introducing a new play history feature for Xbox users, currently available to Xbox Insiders, which allows access to a comprehensive play history across consoles, PCs, and handheld devices. This feature records play sessions and save games in the cloud, enabling players to resume games from any device. The Xbox PC app now includes a “Cloud playable” filter in the library to identify console games available for cloud streaming. Additionally, a unified game progression feature allows players to start a game on one device and continue on another without losing progress. These updates signify a move towards true cross-device continuity for Xbox gamers.

AppWizard

July 22, 2025

Xbox cloud games will soon follow you just about everywhere

Microsoft has introduced a new service for Xbox Insiders that integrates all cloud-playable games and their play histories into the Xbox PC app. This feature synchronizes recently-played games across Xbox consoles, PCs, and Windows handhelds, allowing seamless transitions between devices. A dedicated "play history" section in the PC app and Xbox console interface enables players to view their cloud games as part of their recently-played list, ensuring uninterrupted access to game saves. Users can start a game on one platform and continue on another, even if the game isn't natively supported. The Xbox app's library section has been revamped to include a search filter for cloud games and a "jump back in" list on the home screen, facilitating easy access to gaming sessions. This redesign allows gamers to launch titles purchased from various platforms from a single location.

AppWizard

July 22, 2025

Cross-Device Play History and Cloud-Playable Xbox Games coming to Xbox PC app

The Xbox PC app on Windows is receiving updates that include a 'Cross-Device' Play History feature and the integration of cloud-playable console games into users' play history and library. These features will first be available to members of the Insider Program. The Play History will allow players to track their gaming activities across multiple devices, including the ROG Ally X and Xbox Series X. All cloud-playable games, including console exclusives from the original Xbox to the Xbox Series X|S, will be accessible in one location, whether owned or accessed through Game Pass. Feedback from the community is encouraged through forums and the official XboxEra Community Discord.

AppWizard

July 17, 2025

You Can Now Stream Your Own Xbox Games Directly to Your PC

XBOX has enhanced its Play Anywhere program, allowing users to stream Game Pass titles and select personally owned games across various devices, including smartphones and the Meta Quest, through cloud streaming. This functionality now extends to browsers and consoles, but not to the Xbox app on PC. PC gamers can stream games previously unavailable on PC, provided they have a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and own the specific game. The "Stream Your Own Game" feature is in beta testing and is being rolled out for around 250 games, with plans for expansion. To access this feature, users must become Xbox Insiders by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub app and completing the setup process.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

You can now stream Xbox-only games to your PC if you’re an Insider with Game Pass Ultimate

The Xbox app is shifting to a streaming-centric model, allowing Xbox Insiders who are Game Pass Ultimate members to stream select console games they own in 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) operates. This 'stream your own game' service enables gamers to play titles without owning an Xbox console by accessing their personal game library through the Cloud Gaming section of the Xbox PC app. This development reduces platform exclusivity in gaming and may lead to a more unified gaming ecosystem.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

You can now stream select Xbox games you own to PC, no Xbox required—but there’s a catch

Xbox enthusiasts can stream select titles on PC through the Xbox PC app, currently available to Xbox Insiders with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This feature allows subscribers to stream their owned titles, including over 250 games, some of which are not part of the Xbox Game Pass catalog. The streaming does not require an Xbox console, as games are accessed directly from Microsoft's cloud servers. This capability is part of Microsoft's strategy to enhance game streaming, known as Project Lapland, and aims to expand the library of supported games.