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Starting November, Play and Buy Xbox Games Straight from Your Android Phone!

Prashant Chaudhary by Prashant Chaudhary
October 19, 2024
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Big Update for Gamers Starting November, Play and Buy Xbox Games Straight from Your Android Phone!

Microsoft is gearing up to transform how gamers interact with Xbox titles on the go by integrating direct purchase and playability functionalities into its Xbox app on Android devices, starting this November. This strategic expansion follows a landmark court ruling that mandates Google to open up its mobile store platforms to third-party app providers in the United States.

Big Update for Gamers Starting November, Play and Buy Xbox Games Straight from Your Android Phone!-
Xbox games now on Android

A Game-Changing Update for Mobile Gamers

Sarah Bond, President of Xbox, took to Twitter/X to make the much-anticipated announcement. “The court’s ruling to open up Google’s mobile store in the US will allow more choice and flexibility. Our mission is to allow more players to play on more devices so we are thrilled to share that starting in November, players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android,” Bond stated. This move by Microsoft leverages the recent judicial decision compelling Google to diversify the capabilities of its mobile stores, a significant win for third-party app developers and a new chapter in mobile gaming.

Big Update for Gamers Starting November, Play and Buy Xbox Games Straight from Your Android Phone!--
Play Xbox titles on mobile

The Evolution of Microsoft’s Mobile Gaming Strategy

Originally, Microsoft had plans to launch a game store via a web interface on Android. However, those plans did not materialize into a launch. With the updated strategy, Microsoft avoids the complexities of web-based solutions and moves directly to integrating its services within the Android app environment. While it appears that the games may not be playable locally on Android devices, the emphasis is likely to be on cloud streaming. Microsoft has yet to release specific details about how the games will be rendered on Android devices or the technical requirements needed to support seamless gameplay.

Big Update for Gamers Starting November, Play and Buy Xbox Games Straight from Your Android Phone!---
New Xbox app update arrives

The Ongoing Battle Over Mobile Market Freedom

Google is currently appealing the court’s decision, but the deadline for compliance is set for November 1 of this year. The implications of this appeal are significant, as they will influence not only the operational aspects of Google’s Play Store but also set a precedent for how similar cases may be handled in the future.

Big Update for Gamers Starting November, Play and Buy Xbox Games Straight from Your Android Phone!----
Buy and stream Xbox games

This bold step by Microsoft is poised to significantly enhance how users access and enjoy Xbox games, promising a more integrated and user-friendly mobile gaming experience. As November approaches, the gaming community eagerly awaits further details from Microsoft, anticipating a new era of gaming accessibility and convenience on Android devices.

Tags: Android Appscloud streaminggame storeGoogle PlayMobile GamingXbox AndroidXbox Update

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