The SmartGlass app lets you to directly control your console via Windows 8 itself. Xbox SmartGlass The Xbox SmartGlass app lets you launch console apps from your PC or tablet. See the image to the right.)Īll of those features are handy for console buffs, but if you want to squeeze the most out of the Xbox 360 hooks that Microsoft baked into Windows 8, you'll want to download the official Xbox SmartGlass app from the Windows Store, as well. Oops! Looks like I'm headed to the Windows Store.ĭon't feel like fiddling around on your TV? The Games app also offers a small handful of Xbox Live-enabled Windows 8 games you can buy, download, and play directly on your PC or tablet-a move that takes you right to Windows 8’s official Windows Store app, we should note. The ability to futz with your avatar is a particular attraction, as it's a lot easier and faster to manipulate your virtual clothing on a PC or tablet than on the Xbox 360 console itself. Within its walled garden, you can track your Xbox gaming history, buy new games that download directly to your console, view your achievements and Friends List, or customize your avatar and Xbox Live profile. Windows 8's default Games app already provides a basic connection between your PC and your Xbox Live account. The Games app The main screen of the Games app shows your recent console activity.

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