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Xbox runs natively on Windows on Arm.
Last verified on Jun 26, 2024.
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Xbox on Windows refers to the integration of Xbox gaming services and features into the Windows operating system ecosystem. It allows users to access Xbox Live services, play Xbox games, and interact with their Xbox friends directly from their Windows PC. This integration brings the Xbox gaming experience to desktops and laptops, leveraging the power of Windows for gaming. Key features of Xbox on Windows include Xbox Game Pass for PC, which provides access to a library of games for a monthly subscription fee. Users can also stream Xbox games from their console to their Windows PC using Xbox Remote Play, enabling gameplay on a different screen within their home network. Additionally, Xbox on Windows supports cross-platform play, allowing gamers on Windows to play multiplayer games with Xbox console players. Overall, Xbox on Windows enhances the gaming experience by extending the Xbox ecosystem beyond consoles, making it more accessible to PC gamers while maintaining connectivity and continuity across devices.
Compatibility overview
- Publisher
- Microsoft, Inc.
- Type
- Native Arm64
- Validation
- Community Verified
- Last Updated
- Jun 26, 2024
What this means
Install choice
Xbox has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.
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Xbox runs in the game catalog, but performance, launchers, DRM and online anti-cheat can still vary by title. Test the mode you actually plan to play.
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Xbox is one of the compatible Entertainment titles. Compare it with other apps in the same category before standardizing a setup.
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This entry is listed as Community Verified and was last updated on Jun 26, 2024. Use the report link above if a newer vendor build changes the result.
Xbox on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does Xbox work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
Xbox runs natively on Windows on Arm. Last verified on Jun 26, 2024.
Is Xbox native Arm64 or emulated?
Xbox ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.
Does Xbox work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
Xbox is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.
