Okay, so here’s the scoop — or whatever you’d call it. Microsoft’s doing this thing that, honestly, made me pause for a second. They’re, like, playing with the idea of smushing all your game libraries into this one big ol’ spot in the Xbox app on PC. I mean, why keep clicking all over the place when you can have it all in one messy pile, right?
So, they’ve got this new feature, all shiny and whatnot, and Xbox Insiders will get first dibs. (I don’t even know how you become an Insider, but it sounds mysterious and cool.) The whole plan kicks off with some ROG Xbox Ally handheld gadgets later on — might even be wrapping presents by then!
But here’s the kicker: they’re only allowing libraries from places like Battle.net, EA, and Riot Games. And it seems like Microsoft’s kinda showing off with Game Pass already blending EA and Riot in. Anyway — wait, no — sidetrack… Battle.net’s the big one here. But Microsoft’s hinting they’ll invite some other storefronts to the party soon. I’d guess maybe Steam or Epic Games? Total game-changer if so.
Now, if you’re the kind who likes gaming chaos neatly packed (if that ever happens), this whole library mix would be pretty sweet. No joke, it’s like the console experience but for PC. Not that GoG Galaxy isn’t doing it, but Microsoft’s mingling it right into Windows 11. Smooooth move, right?
This isn’t just about some app tweak. Microsoft’s shaking up their Xbox world into more of a service vibe than just a box you play on — not that I don’t love consoles. But with Game Pass and these new handheld gaming PCs, it’s clear they’re going all-in. Supposedly they even put their own handheld on hold to jazz up Windows 11 for other devices. Bold, huh?
They’re not saying when we regular folk get this feature on all PCs, though. But hey, if it’s starting with those ROG Ally thingies around holiday time, could be sooner than later. Or 2026. Who knows?
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