Xbox App on Windows 10 Update, November 2015

TL;DR

The Xbox app on Windows 10 introduces new features including a Facebook friend finder, quick sharing of accomplishments, voice recording for game clips, and integration with the Xbox One store.

Transcript

hi sorry herb Xbox Live's Major Nelson here with Richard Irving from the Xbox engineering team hi Richard hello Richard you've been stopping by every now and then and we've been talking about how social and faster Xbox is becoming and today we're gonna take a look at the Xbox app on Windows 10 that's right let's talk about some of the new features ... Read More

Key Insights

• 👤 The Facebook friend finder feature aims to help Xbox Live users connect with more friends.
• 👻 The share button enhances the social aspect of gaming by allowing easy sharing of achievements.
• 👾 The addition of voice recording to game clips makes it convenient for content creators.
• 😀 Integrating the Xbox One store with the app provides a seamless experience for users to browse and purchase games.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does the Facebook friend finder feature work?

The feature prompts users to link their Facebook and Xbox Live accounts, and if they choose to share their real name, it will recommend friends who have also linked their accounts.

Q: What does the share button do?

The share button allows users to quickly share their accomplishments from Windows 10 and Xbox One games to Xbox Live.

Q: Can I record my voice while recording a game clip on Windows 10?

Yes, the new feature allows users to add their voice to game clips, making it convenient for content creators like YouTubers.

Q: What is the purpose of integrating the Xbox One store into the Xbox app?

The integration brings together the Windows Store and Xbox One store, making it easier for users to browse and purchase games and game add-ons, where they will automatically start downloading to the console.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The Facebook friend finder feature allows users to link their Facebook and Xbox Live accounts to find and add friends who have also linked their accounts.

• The new share button makes it easy and fast to share achievements from both Windows 10 and Xbox One games to Xbox Live.

• The game DVR on PC now allows users to record their voice while recording game clips.