Microsoft’s Xbox app on Windows has started displaying Xbox console games within the Xbox PC app library. For example, titles like the original Alan Wake for Xbox 360 are now listed under the “My PC Games” section if owned, although they cannot be installed directly on PC.
This inclusion appears to be part of Microsoft’s broader strategy to integrate Xbox and Windows gaming ecosystems more closely rather than a simple glitch. In March, reports highlighted Microsoft’s efforts to unify Xbox and Windows stores into a universal library accessible across platforms, including a Project Kennan handheld collaboration with Asus.
Microsoft has also enabled visibility of games from other platforms such as Steam and Epic Games Store within the Xbox PC app. Earlier this year, mockups leaked showing Steam titles in the Xbox library, supporting plans for the app to eventually display every game installed on a PC.
The Xbox PC app has undergone recent rebranding, now often referred to as “Xbox PC,” as seen in announcements for Gears of War: Reloaded and trailers like that of MIO: Memories In Orbit. This branding aligns with Microsoft’s aim to make Xbox PC the central hub for PC gaming.
Additionally, Microsoft is merging Xbox and Windows features for handheld devices, with updates expected later this year. This move responds to competing platforms such as SteamOS, which PC manufacturers like Lenovo are adopting for handheld gaming PCs.
These developments indicate Microsoft is close to fully integrating Xbox console games into the Xbox PC app library. The key question remains whether these console titles will be playable on PC. Achieving this may depend on Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure or advancements in emulation technology to enable running older Xbox games on PCs.