Xbox to Sell Games Directly in Android App Next Month

Microsoft to update Xbox mobile app on Android, allowing US users to purchase and play games directly from the app next month, following a US court ruling that forces Google to open up its mobile store. Gaming on the go just got easier. Xbox on Android. Mobile gaming.

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Xbox to Sell Games Directly in Android App Next Month

Microsoft is planning to update its Xbox mobile app on Android to allow US users to purchase and play Xbox games on their mobile devices next month. This decision comes after a US court ruling that forces Google to stop requiring Google Play Billing for apps in the Play Store on November 1st.

The Court Ruling and Its Impact

The court’s ruling to open up Google’s mobile store in the US will allow more choice and flexibility. Xbox president Sarah Bond stated that this ruling will enable them to share that starting in November, players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android.

What This Means for Xbox Users

The Xbox store purchase support directly in the mobile Android app will allow Microsoft to sell Xbox games freely on Android devices. Integrated Xbox Cloud Gaming features mean people will be able to immediately stream games to their handsets after purchasing them.

Key Features of the Update:

Players will be able to purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android.

Integrated Xbox Cloud Gaming features will allow users to stream games to their handsets after purchasing them.

A browser-based Xbox mobile store is also in the works, which will feature deals and in-game items.

Microsoft is working on a browser-based Xbox mobile store that was originally planning to launch in July. The store will eventually focus on first-party mobile games from Microsoft’s various studios.