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Microsoft's Xbox App to Centralize PC Gaming Experience

8/23/2025

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Microsoft is testing a "My Apps" feature in the Xbox app for Windows 11, consolidating third-party apps and storefronts.
The feature aims to improve navigation for PC gamers, particularly on handheld devices like the ROG Xbox Ally.
Users currently have access to a curated selection of apps, with plans for expanded support.
This initiative supports Microsoft's goal of making the Xbox app the central hub for PC gaming.

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Story summary

Microsoft is testing a "My Apps" feature in the Xbox app for Windows 11, consolidating third-party apps and storefronts.
The feature aims to improve navigation for PC gamers, particularly on handheld devices like the ROG Xbox Ally.
Users currently have access to a curated selection of apps, with plans for expanded support.
This initiative supports Microsoft's goal of making the Xbox app the central hub for PC gaming.