As Microsoft looks to promote theXboxbrand as a gaming ecosystem that can be played anywhere, it recently crossed a major milestone on the road to making that possible.
Over 1,000 games are now available throughXbox Play Anywhere, which allows gamers to play their games on console, PC, and supported gaming handhelds. This includes dropping in and out as you see fit and having your progress transferred over.
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For example, when I was playing Avowed, I switched back and forth between Xbox Series X and PC to see if there were any differences between the versions or just because I felt like relaxing on the couch and playing on my television rather than sitting at my computer desk. It was a seamless transition every time, with all my progress being saved and nothing lost.
Best of all, Xbox Play Anywhere also supports cloud gaming on supported gaming handhelds, which means I can take things on the go with me.
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Best of all, Xbox Play Anywhere isn’t limited to first-party titles. It’s great that I can pick up and playAvowed,Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, or any other first-party title as I see fit. However, I can do the same with Metaphor: ReFantazio, Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Vampire Survivors, and more.
Notable upcoming releases supported by Xbox Play Anywhere includeAtomfall,DOOM: The Dark Ages,Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, andClair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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It’s a great balance between genres, as sometimes you just want to boot up a quick playthrough of DOOM or Tony Hawk, or maybe you’re in a groove with Expedition 33 or Atomfall, and someone else wants access to the television.
It’ll be exciting whenMicrosoft launches its own handheld device in a few yearsor even when the rumored Xbox-branded handheld system comes later this year. Being able to access your Xbox games wherever you are can help Microsoft grow their customer base.
