You Don't Need an Xbox to Play the Console's Games on Pc

You Don't Need an Xbox to Play the Console's Games on Pc

Your complete guide to You Don't Need an Xbox to Play the Console's Games on Pc, covering key takeaways.

Even if you don't have an Xbox console, there are still plenty of ways to play Xbox games on your PC.

For starters, many of the games available for Xbox consoles are also available to buy on Steam. There are very few games these days that are exclusive to Xbox consoles, so if you're looking for a triple-A game published by Microsoft, chances are you can get it on Steam.

There's also an entire library of games from many different generations of Xbox consoles available through Xbox Game Pass, which can be accessed and streamed on a PC. There are varying tiers to the subscription, starting at $9.99 if you're looking to only play on PC.

Xbox also sells "Play Anywhere" games, which are digital versions of popular titles that can be played on both PC and Xbox consoles. When you buy a copy of a "Play Anywhere" game, you can choose which platform to play it on and easily transition between consoles as you'd like. Your progress will also transfer between the two devices — meaning you can start a game on your PC and continue it on your Xbox, picking up right where you left off.

Xbox has a small collection of Play Anywhere games to choose from, ranging from cute indies like Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion and Cuphead, to Xbox classics like Halo Infinite.

Thankfully, the prices of these games are also not dissimilar from the regular single-console price, meaning you can partake in this luxury without any additional costs.

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