Xbox app on Windows 10 receives a big update

Microsoft has updated their Xbox app on the Windows 10 Technical Preview and brings features demoed in January's Windows 10 consumer event.

Richard Hay, Senior Content Producer

March 11, 2015

1 Min Read
Xbox app on Windows 10 receives a big update

If you have the Windows 10 Technical Preview installed on one of your machines then you may want to fire it up this morning to check out the latest build of the Xbox app which was released overnight.

Hopefully, you updated your Windows 10 Technical Preview installs yesterday with this month's Patch Tuesday updates but this update is delivered through the Windows Store Beta (the gray tiled version).

Just open the Store Beta and you should see a prompt for an updated Xbox app. Once it is installed you can start up the Store Beta and explore the new updates which include:

- Game DVR
- Ability to connect your Xbox One
- View OneGuide
- Xbox One Remote Control
- Watch game clips
- Improved Activitiy Feed
- Improved Profile

I am not aware of any games that are available publicly that support gaming between the Xbox One console to Windows 10 nor am I aware of any games on Windows 10 that support the Game DVR yet.  However, since these features are making their way into the app it is very likely that functionality is beintg tested inside of Microsoft and we will soon see it as well.

Check out the gallery to see updated screenshots from the app.

But, wait...there's probably more so be sure to follow me on Twitter and Google+.

About the Author

Richard Hay

Senior Content Producer, IT Pro Today (Informa Tech)

I served for 29 plus years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in November 2011. My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well with what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.

My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and WindowsObserver.com is the result of the work I have done on that site since 1995.

In January 2010 my community contributions were recognized by Microsoft when I received my first Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the Windows Operating System. Since then I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP each subsequent year since that initial award. I am also a member of the inaugural group of Windows Insider MVPs which began in 2016.

I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST for 10 years and 317 episodes and now host a new podcast called Faith, Tech, and Space. 

I began contributing to Penton Technology websites in January 2015 and in April 2017 I was hired as the Senior Content Producer for Penton Technology which is now Informa Tech. In that role, I contribute to ITPro Today and cover operating systems, enterprise technology, and productivity.

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