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Microsoft Tests 'My Apps' in Xbox PC App, Bringing Third-Party Stores to Windows Handhelds

The Insider-only trial advances Microsoft's plan to turn the Xbox app into a unified PC gaming hub.

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Microsoft’s Xbox app adds My apps tab to unify games, browsers and storefronts

Overview

  • The new My apps tab is rolling out to Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming Preview on Windows 11 PCs and handhelds.
  • Users can find, download, and launch third-party applications and storefronts directly from within the Xbox app.
  • Early hands-on tests surfaced listings such as Battle.net, Chrome, and GOG Galaxy, with one attempted in-app install failing during beta use.
  • Microsoft is starting with a curated set of applications and intends to broaden support over time, with no formal partner list announced.
  • The feature is tuned for handheld full-screen use, reducing background activity to prioritize gameplay on devices like the ROG Xbox Ally.