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Can games bought on Microsoft Store be played on PC?

How does Xbox Play Anywhere work? When you buy an Xbox Play Anywhere digital game through the Xbox Store or the Windows Store, it's yours to play on Xbox and Windows 10 PC at no additional cost.
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How do I play a game I bought on Microsoft Store?

Microsoft apps and games, including Xbox
  1. Press the Xbox button on your controller.
  2. Select My games & apps > Ready to install.
  3. Select the game, then select Install.
  4. For game add-ons that aren't installed, select Games, choose a game, press the Menu button, and then select Manage game.
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Can I play Elden ring on PC if I bought it on Xbox?

Unfortunately, Elden Ring is not part of the "Play Anywhere" program, which means that it can't be downloaded on PC using your Xbox license.
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Can I play games I bought on Xbox on Steam?

Steam is a completely different platform and is not cross-compatible with the Xbox. You can link accounts to share info, I believe, but that's it. Steam is PC/Linux/iOS, Xbox is a console. Bottom line, if both platforms have the same game, you have to buy it for both platforms.
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Are Microsoft Store games cross platform?

To see whether a game supports cross play, check details at the Microsoft Store in either the Xbox games catalog or Windows games. Note Some games that offer cross play give you the option to turn it off. Check the game's settings if you want to play only with people using the same device that you're using.
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Can I share a game I bought on Microsoft Store?

Go to xbox.com, and log in to the main account that owns the game/games. Click on your profile in the top right, and click Microsoft profile. On that website (it's a mainly colored white site with lots of blue text) there will be a family setting somewhere. Add the members by inputting their emails.
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Can you play Xbox games on PC with Microsoft account?

Whether you're new to gaming on Windows 10 or already a pro, you can play Xbox games on any Windows 10 PC on your home network. Select the Start button, then select Xbox Console Companion . Sign in with your Microsoft account.
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How do I put Microsoft Store games on my desktop?

Pin apps and folders to the desktop or taskbar
  1. Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar.
  2. If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app's taskbar icon, and then select Pin to taskbar.
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How do I add Microsoft Store games to Steam?

How to add a Microsoft App game from the Store to your Steam...
  1. Open Steam.
  2. Click on “+ ADD A GAME” (bottom left corner of steam)
  3. Choose “Add a Non-Steam Game…”
  4. Choose “BROWSE…”
  5. Go to “C:\Windows\”
  6. Scroll down and open “explorer.exe” from “C:\Windows\”
  7. Leave it selected and click “ADD SELECTED PROGRAMS”
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How do I transfer Xbox games to Steam?

Here's how it works.
  1. First, open Steam and log in to your account.
  2. Next, go to the Games menu at the top of the window.
  3. Click Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library.
  4. A list of installed programs will appear, check the boxes next to the games you'd like to install.
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Can I play mw2 on PC if I bought it on Xbox?

Does Modern Warfare II have crossplay? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II does support crossplay on PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC (via Steam and Battle.net). This means regardless of your platform, you'll be able to play with users on other systems or devices.
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What platform is best for Elden Ring?

Elden Ring is technically optimized on every platform it is available on, but for the best experience, play the game on the PS5.
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Can you play Elden Ring on PC if you bought it on PS4?

However, cross platform is all about the support from different gaming platforms. See, Elden Ring isn't a game that supports crossplay. Regardless of how you play your game online, you won't have full crossplay support. You can only play online with those with the same console family.
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How do I play my purchased Xbox games on my PC?

Then, simply log into your Xbox Live/Microsoft account and your Xbox Play Anywhere games will be available to download. On your Xbox, games will show as “Ready to Install” under “My Games and Apps”. On your Windows 10 PC, games will appear in “My Library.”
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Where are games bought from Microsoft Store installed?

Programs and apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store are installed in the following path by default: C:/Program Files/WindowsApps (Hidden items). To check hidden items, open This PC, click View and select Hidden items.
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How do I copy a downloaded game from the Microsoft Store?

Pause it shortly after it starts and close the Windows Store app. Go to “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps” where the Windows Store app will have created a dedicated folder for the app. Delete it. Copy the folder you brought over from your other PC to “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps”.
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Is Steam link on Microsoft Store?

The Steam Link app is now available for Windows 10 and 11.
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How do I open Microsoft Store on my PC?

Select Start then enter Microsoft Store. Select it to open the app.
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How do I get the Microsoft Store app on my PC?

To search for it:
  1. In the search box on the taskbar, type Microsoft Store. If you see it in the results, select it.
  2. To make sure you can find it easily later, press and hold (or right-click) the Microsoft Store tile and select Pin to Start or More > Pin to taskbar .
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How do I link my Microsoft account from my Xbox to my PC?

Xbox app for Windows PC
  1. Open the Xbox app.
  2. Select your gamerpic in the top-right corner, and then select Sign Out.
  3. Select Sign In.
  4. Under Use another account, select the Microsoft account that you want to sign in with.
  5. If prompted, enter the credentials that are associated with that Microsoft account.
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Why can't I find my Xbox games on PC?

Go to windows settings > apps > search for gaming services app > click on it and select advanced options. After that, click repair and then restore, open the app and try again. Then do the same for the Xbox app: Go to windows settings > apps > search for Xbox app > click on it and select advanced options.
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Can I play Xbox 360 games on PC?

Xenia is an Xbox 360 emulator, a program that replicates the Xbox 360 console in software form. The simplest way to describe it is that, with Xenia, you can play Xbox 360 games on your PC.
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How do I transfer games from my Microsoft account?

Go to the Settings and then select Account. Go to Your Billing Options, and then select Licence Transfer. Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer the content licences.
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Can you transfer games from one Microsoft account to another PC?

Nothing can be transferred between accounts. If it was a recent purchase, you can try submitting a refund request and then repurchase on the account you want it on.
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Can games bought on Microsoft Store be played on Xbox?

You can also play games you purchased digitally through the Microsoft Store on any Xbox console. Here's how. Note You'll always need to be signed in and connected to the Xbox network to play digital games. On any Xbox console, sign in using your Microsoft account, and then connect to the Xbox network.
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