Wow, where do I even start with this? So, Microsoft is messing around with — wait for it — an all-in-one game library for the Xbox app on PC. Yeah, you heard it right. Imagine all your games chilling in one spot. Sounds like a dream, or maybe a mess, who knows? Anyway, they spilled the beans in an Xbox blog post saying Xbox Insiders can try it out this week. And by the end of the year, it’s hitting ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds. No clue if that’s exciting or a yawn-fest.
So, what’s the deal? It’s supposed to lump together your games from different stores. Like, if you download games from Battle.net, EA, or Riot Games (thanks to Game Pass), they pop up in one neat, little list. I guess Battle.net’s the real newcomer here since the others are already hanging out in the Xbox app. They’re teasing more stores joining the party soon. Maybe Steam, Epic Games, and GoG? I’d take a wild guess.
If they snag the big guns like Steam, PC folks might finally get that all-in-one-place vibe, just like console peeps. Sure, GoG Galaxy kinda does this, but let’s be real, Xbox app’s part of Windows 11, so it’s probably the cooler kid on the block.
Microsoft’s been shaking things up, pushing Xbox as a service, not just a console brand. Like, they kicked this off with Game Pass — working on both Xbox and PC. Fast forward, and now they’re doing handhelds too. Xbox stuff is creeping into Windows 10 and 11. I heard they ditched making their own handheld to focus on Windows 11 working better with random handheld PCs. Priorities, right?
They didn’t dish out details on when everyone else can join the party, but word is holiday season’s the start, and then maybe later this year or in 2026? Mark your calendars, or don’t, if you’re laid-back like that.
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