Xbox

What is Xbox?

The Xbox app is a mobile application developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is available on Google Play. This application is designed to keep users connected to their gaming world, including friends, games, and supported gaming devices, directly from their phone or tablet.

The app allows users to perform various tasks remotely. It facilitates the purchase of games without leaving the application and provides access to Game Pass, where users can explore titles, queue games, and receive alerts for new releases. Communication features are also integrated, enabling voice and text chat with friends and parties, regardless of whether they are on a console or PC.

Furthermore, the Xbox app offers features for sharing game content and staying informed about gaming activities. Users can share game clips and screenshots from their console to their preferred gaming and social networks. It also delivers notifications for game invites, achievements, and messages from both the user and their friends. The application also supports tracking, claiming, and redeeming Xbox Rewards points.

Is this the real Xbox app?

Key features

• Connects users to friends, games, and supported gaming devices from a phone or tablet.
• Allows sharing game clips and screenshots from a console to gaming and social networks.
• Enables voice and text chat with friends and parties, even if they are on console or PC.
• Supports remote installation of games on a console from a phone.
• Provides notifications for game invites, achievements, and messages.
• Facilitates exploration of Game Pass, including customized recommendations and new game alerts.

Privacy and permissions

When installing the Xbox app from Google Play, it requests access to several permission groups. These include Location, Photos/Media/Files, Storage, Camera, Microphone, and Wi-Fi connection information. Users should review these permissions before installation.

The Google Play listing for the Xbox app does not state specific details about how user data is collected, processed, or shared, beyond the permissions requested. It does not provide a comprehensive privacy policy within the store description itself.

Microsoft Corporation publishes its privacy policy at go.microsoft.com.

Xbox permissions in plain English

Xbox at a glance

What changed in the latest Xbox version

Pricing

The Xbox app is available at no cost on Google Play, with a price of 0 USD.

The Google Play listing does not state whether the application includes any in-app purchases.

Xbox compared with similar apps

App	Rating	Installs	Price
Xbox	4.5	–	Free
Google Play Store	–	–	Free
MapQuest	4.4	10M+	Free
Speedtest by Ookla	4.6	100M+	Free

How to get Xbox safely

To obtain the Xbox app safely, users should exclusively install it from Google Play. It is important to verify that the developer is listed as Microsoft Corporation to ensure authenticity. Users are advised to avoid downloading the app from third-party websites, APK mirrors, or any modified versions, as these sources may pose security risks or contain malware.

Before completing the installation, users should carefully review the permissions requested by the app. Understanding what the app can access on a device helps in making an informed decision about its installation and use.

How to install Xbox

Xbox version and app details

Who Xbox is for

The Xbox app is primarily intended for individuals who own or frequently use Xbox consoles or play Xbox games on PC. It caters to gamers who wish to extend their gaming ecosystem to their mobile devices, providing convenience and connectivity while away from their main gaming setup.

It is also suitable for users who value staying connected with their gaming community, as it offers features for voice and text chat with friends and receiving game-related notifications. The app benefits those who want to manage their game library, explore new titles via Game Pass, or remotely install games onto their console.

Xbox for kids and families

Xbox ratings breakdown