Xbox Games Now Available on Android in the US Soon

Xbox Games Coming to Android in the US

A significant change is coming to Xbox owners in the US. Starting in November, players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android devices. This development follows a recent US court ruling that found Google to be running a monopoly via its smartphone app store.

The Court Ruling and Its Impact

The court’s decision has opened the door for Microsoft to offer its Xbox games on Android devices, allowing players to purchase games and then stream them through Xbox Cloud Gaming. This move is in line with Microsoft’s mission to enable more players to play on more devices. Xbox president Sarah Bond expressed her enthusiasm for the change, stating that it will allow for more choice and flexibility.

What This Means for Players

The change will enable players to:

Google’s Response to the Ruling

Google has responded to the court’s decision, stating that it will push back against the ruling and request a pause on the required changes. The company argues that it exists in competition with Apple and does not have a monopoly. Google spokesperson Lee-Anne Mulholland stated that the Epic verdict missed the obvious fact that Apple and Android compete.

Microsoft is also working on its own web-based Xbox mobile game store, which was set to launch in the summer. However, the impact of the Google ruling on this intended release is unclear.