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Can I transfer my Microsoft games to Steam?

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and WILL NOT carry over to Steam
. So you will need to buy the game (and all possible DLC) again if you want it there.
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Can you get your Xbox games on Steam?

To do this, navigate to the shortcut in your library, right-click it and select Manage > Controller layout > Browse Configs. Under Templates, select Gamepad with Mouse Trackpad and click Apply Configuration. Select Done and you'll be all set up to enjoy games through Xbox Game Pass on your Steam Deck.
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Can you transfer Microsoft Flight Simulator to Steam?

Microsoft Flight Simulator FAQ

If you own Microsoft Flight Simulator on both the Microsoft Store and Steam, you will only be able to access the additional content on the platform used to make the purchase, even if you use the same gamertag on both platforms.
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Can you play Microsoft Store games on Steam Deck?

Although you can install Windows on your Steam Deck to access your Xbox Game Pass library, it isn't the only way to get Xbox Game Pass on the handheld console. Using a simple workaround that involves adding a Microsoft Edge shortcut to the Steam Library in desktop mode, you can get Xbox Game Pass on your Steam Deck.
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How do I add Microsoft games to my Steam Deck?

Here's how.
  1. Install Microsoft Edge on your Steam Deck.
  2. Set up Microsoft Edge in your Steam Library.
  3. Apply the Controller Layout.
  4. Add some custom artwork.
  5. Return to Gaming Mode and sign in to Xbox Game Pass.
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How to add Microsoft Store Games to Steam!(Quick Tips)

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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Is Microsoft Flight Simulator better on Steam?

Q: Is there any differences between the Steam and Microsoft Store version? A: There is no difference. The sim shares the same multiplayer world and services.
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Can Steam play with Xbox Flight Simulator?

Does the Xbox version have cross-play functionality with Windows Store and Steam PC Version? Yes, you will see users online from all versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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Does Steam have license transfer?

Can You Transfer Steam Games to Another Account? Unfortunately, no. There is no way to directly transfer a game from one Steam account to another. Once a game has been purchased and added to one's Steam library, that license is permanently bound to that account and is unable to be transferred.
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How do I link my Xbox games to Steam?

Link an account from a game purchased on Steam
  1. Open Steam, and then launch a game that supports Xbox account linking (for example, Gears 5).
  2. Sign in to the Xbox network when prompted.
  3. Select the account linking option in the game's menu.
  4. When the Steam account linking overlay appears, select Yes, continue.
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How much is a Steam license?

COST & SIGN-UP. The site license initial cost is $29.99 USD, with a recurring monthly cost of $9.99 USD (or Steam conversion for your region). Learn more about the Steam Site License program and sign up: Information about the program.
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Can you transfer game licenses?

Digital game licenses can not be transferred between accounts. You can't move anything between accounts. The 25 character codes are useless after the first use.
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Do Steam licenses expire?

Steam licenses don't expire they're either removed from your account by the developer (which goes against steam's terms of service) or by valve themselves if it's deemed unsafe where they'll offer a refund if you paid for said game.
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What is Microsoft Flight Simulator not compatible with?

The game is not compatible with any Xbox One consoles. It is only compatible with Xbox Series X|S and in regards to your query, yes, you can play the game through cloud gaming which requires you to have an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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Why won't Flight Simulator work on Xbox?

If you don't see the ability to play Microsoft Flight Simulator with cloud gaming, try signing out and signing back in to the console or app. Flight sticks and other non-standard controllers are not yet supported on Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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Can Steam and Microsoft store play together MSFS?

No such incompatibility exists; if it's on the marketplace, you can get it on either Steam-based MSFS or Microsoft Store MSFS. It only comes down to whether you're using an XBox or PC that you see platform restrictions. All content is purchased via the game´s Marketplace.
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Do real pilots use Microsoft Flight Simulator?

Do real pilots use them? Flight schools such as Epic Flight Academy rely on flight simulators to provide various types of training experiences. Cockpit Procedures Trainers (CPT) allow pilots to practice basic cockpit procedures, like processing emergency checklists.
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Which flight simulator is most realistic?

X-Plane 12

X-Plane has been aviation's most realistic flight simulator for the past decade, with incredibly life-like scenery, detailed cockpits, and realistic aerodynamic modeling.
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Why is Microsoft Flight Simulator so realistic?

To create Flight Simulator's high fidelity, Asobo scanned actual airframes, inside and out, relying on an Artec Leo 3D scanner, which provides half-a-millimeter resolution. Gamers see renditions of these actual aircraft, down to scuff marks on windows and nicks on levers.
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How do I transfer games from Microsoft Store?

Moving Windows Store apps to another drive
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click on System.
  3. Click on Apps & features.
  4. Select the app you want.
  5. Click the Move button.
  6. Select the destination drive from the drop-down menu.
  7. Click the Move button to relocate the app.
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How do I move a game from the Microsoft Store to 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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Can you sell Microsoft Store games?

You can not sell games to another person.
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Do I own my Steam games forever?

You do not own your games. Whether bought through Steam, Origin, or any other digital download service that requires a live account to play them, you are at best renting those games, with no guarantee that you'll be able to continue to do so.
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Does Steam ban Perma?

Many games on Steam utilize the Valve Anti-Cheat System (VAC) or third party anti-cheat technology that can result in cheaters being banned from secure servers for multi-player games. VAC bans are permanent and cannot be removed from an account.
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Is it OK to sell Steam account?

Steam accounts cannot be bought or sold. An account is for the personal use of its creator only. What are the consequences of selling an account? When Steam's support team notices an account has been sold, the account will be permanently locked whether or not it is currently in the possession of the buyer or seller.
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