Is Xbox app and Microsoft Store the same?
The Xbox app and Microsoft Store are not the same, although they are both owned by Microsoft and are used in conjunction with each other. The Xbox app is specifically designed for gaming on PC, while the Microsoft Store is a marketplace for purchasing various types of digital content, including games.
The Xbox app on PC relies on two Microsoft accounts: the Microsoft Store account and the Xbox account. The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. On the other hand, the Xbox account is specifically for PC gaming and is used to track achievements, communicate with friends, and access other Xbox features.
While the Microsoft Store account is used for purchasing games and other content, the Xbox account is focused on the gaming experience. However, it is worth mentioning that the same email address can be used for both accounts.
FAQs:
1. Is the Xbox store the same as the Microsoft Store?
With Windows 10 1803, Microsoft merged its other distribution platforms (Windows Marketplace, Windows Phone Store, Xbox Music, Xbox Video, Xbox Store, and a web storefront also known as “Microsoft Store”) into Microsoft Store, making it a unified distribution point for apps, console games, and digital videos.
2. Is Microsoft and Xbox account the same?
No, a Microsoft account and an Xbox account are not the same, although they can be linked and share the same email address. A Microsoft account is used for various Microsoft services, including email, cloud storage, and Windows login. An Xbox account, on the other hand, is specifically for gaming on Xbox consoles and PC.
3. Are Xbox and Microsoft separate?
Xbox is a division of Microsoft and operates under the Microsoft Gaming division. However, Xbox and Microsoft are separate entities with their own specific functions and responsibilities. Xbox Game Studios, alongside ZeniMax Media and Activision Blizzard, are part of the Microsoft Gaming division led by Phil Spencer, who is the chief executive officer of the division.
4. Can you download the Xbox app without using the Microsoft Store?
Unfortunately, there is no legal way to download the Xbox app onto a Windows 10 PC without directly downloading it from the Microsoft Store. The same applies to Windows 10 Mobile.
5. Is Xbox and Microsoft password the same?
Yes, the password for both Xbox and Microsoft accounts is the same if they are linked and share the same email address.
6. Is Microsoft Store and Xbox Crossplay?
CROSS-PLAY INFO: The Xbox One / Windows 11 version from the Microsoft Store is an Xbox Play Anywhere Title. This means the following: By buying the game from the Microsoft Store, you own it on both Xbox One and Windows 10 Store (Microsoft Store). The Game support Cross Platform Play.
7. How do I link my Xbox account to my Microsoft account?
To link your Xbox account to your Microsoft account, follow these steps:
– Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
– Select Profile & System > Add or switch > Add new.
– Enter the email address for the Microsoft account you want to link, and select Enter.
– Enter the password for your Microsoft account, and select Enter.
8. Can you use the same Microsoft account on Xbox and PC?
While you can use the same email address for both your Microsoft account and Xbox account, they are separate accounts. Each account serves a different purpose, with the Microsoft account used for various Microsoft services and the Xbox account specifically for gaming.
9. Is Xbox Live now free?
Signing up for the Xbox network is free, but a recurring subscription fee is required to access online multiplayer for non-free games. Features that require a Game Pass Core subscription also include game recording and media sharing.
10. Do Xbox purchases transfer to PC?
Yes, downloadable content for Xbox Play Anywhere games can be played on both Xbox consoles and Windows 10/11 PC. Once you own the game from the Microsoft Store, it can be played on either platform.
In conclusion, while the Xbox app and Microsoft Store are related, they are not the same. The Xbox app is focused on providing a gaming experience on PC, while the Microsoft Store is a marketplace for purchasing various types of digital content.