Software:Xbox Console Companion

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Xbox Console Companion
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Screenshot of the Xbox app on Windows 10
Developer(s)Microsoft
Operating systemAndroid, iOS, Windows 10

Xbox Console Companion on Windows 10, known as simply Xbox (formerly Xbox SmartGlass) on Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Android, and iOS, are companion apps for the Xbox series video game consoles. They provide access to Xbox Live community features, remote control, as well as second screen functionality (formerly branded as SmartGlass) with selected games, applications, and content.

On Windows 10, the app additionally serves as a launcher for PC games installed on a device (including games obtained from Microsoft Store and Steam), and provides access to the system's screen recording functions.

Features

Through the app, users can access their activity feed, Xbox Live friends and messages, manage their party, watch saved Game DVR clips, browse OneGuide, and view their achievements. Some games and apps can provide second screen integration via the app, displaying supplemental content. The app can also be used as a remote control for the console.[1][2]

The Windows 10 version of the app allows users to stream games from an Xbox One console over a local network, and has the ability to view and edit Game DVR recordings from an Xbox One console. It also serves as a front-end for a PC version of Game DVR on supported hardware, and has a library display for games installed on the device, such as those obtained via Steam and Microsoft Store.[3][4][5]

History

The original logo of the Xbox One SmartGlass app

Xbox 360 SmartGlass was originally announced at E3 2012, for Windows 8, Android and iOS. Microsoft demonstrated use cases for the new app within both games and entertainment, including a minimap for Ascend: New Gods, a second screen experience for School of Rock with supplemental content, Game of Thrones (with interactive maps and family tree diagrams).[6] With the release of Xbox One in November 2013, Microsoft released an accompanying Xbox One SmartGlass app for Android, iOS, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone, which contained more extensive functionality for controlling the console.[7][8]

Windows 10 introduced a revamped version of SmartGlass referred to simply as Xbox, which notably added a library display for PC games, and the ability to stream games from an Xbox One console on a local network.[9] On June 12, 2016, the mobile versions of the Xbox One Smartglass apps were updated for parity with the desktop version, and renamed "Xbox" as well.[10] Xbox 360 SmartGlass was not updated and was discontinued in May 2018.

The mobile apps were updated alongside the Xbox One's May 2019 firmware update, adding cross-platform status indicators to friends.[11]

On June 9, 2019, coinciding with Microsoft's E3 2019 press conference, Microsoft released a new Xbox app in beta exclusively for Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903), which has a redesigned interface, and serves as a client for the newly-unveiled Xbox Game Pass for PC service.[12] In advance of the conference, Microsoft rebranded the existing Xbox app on Windows 10 as Xbox Console Companion.[13]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Xbox One's SmartGlass App Does Essential Stuff Your Xbox One Won't". Time. November 21, 2013. http://techland.time.com/2013/11/21/xbox-ones-smartglass-app-does-essential-stuff-your-xbox-one-wont/. 
  2. ↑ Warren, Tom (2013-11-19). "Xbox One SmartGlass lets you snap apps from your phone or tablet". https://www.theverge.com/2013/11/19/5121368/xbox-one-smartglass-app-windows-phone. 
  3. ↑ "Xbox on Windows 10: social features, game DVR and more". AOL. https://www.engadget.com/2015/01/21/microsoft-windows-10-xbox/. Retrieved January 21, 2015. 
  4. ↑ "Xbox app coming to Windows 10, Microsoft confirms". Vox Media. http://www.polygon.com/2015/1/21/7867479/xbox-app-windows-10-microsoft-phil-spencer. Retrieved January 21, 2015. 
  5. ↑ "Windows 10 will let you stream Xbox One games to any Windows 10 PC or tablet". Vox Media. http://www.polygon.com/2015/1/21/7867545/windows-10-stream-xbox-one-games. Retrieved January 21, 2015. 
  6. ↑ Stein, Scott. "E3 2012: A closer look at Xbox SmartGlass" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/news/e3-2012-a-closer-look-at-xbox-smartglass/. 
  7. ↑ "Microsoft releases SmartGlass Xbox One app for Android, iOS, Windows" (in en). 2013-11-19. https://www.pcworld.com/article/2064691/microsoft-releases-smartglass-xbox-one-app-for-android-ios-windows.html. 
  8. ↑ Phillips, Tom (2013-11-19). "Microsoft releases Xbox One SmartGlass app" (in en). https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-11-19-microsoft-releases-xbox-one-smartglass-app. 
  9. ↑ Machkovech, Sam (2015-08-13). "Xbox on Windows 10: What it is, what it isn’t, and what’s missing [Updated"] (in en-us). https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/08/xbox-on-windows-10-what-it-is-what-it-isnt-and-whats-missing/. 
  10. ↑ "New Xbox apps for iOS and Android look just like Windows 10". Vox Media. https://www.theverge.com/2016/6/13/11919786/microsoft-xbox-app-ios-android-update. Retrieved 13 June 2016. 
  11. ↑ Bright, Peter (2019-05-17). "Xbox, PC get a little bit closer with the latest Xbox updates" (in en-us). https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/05/xbox-pc-get-a-little-bit-closer-with-the-latest-xbox-updates/. 
  12. ↑ Gaming, Darren Allan 2019-06-10T10:12:06Z. "This is our first look at the new Xbox app on Windows 10" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/news/this-is-our-first-look-at-the-new-xbox-app-on-windows-10. 
  13. ↑ "Microsoft readies a renamed Xbox Console Companion app for Xbox management on Windows" (in en). 2019-06-04. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3400397/microsoft-readies-a-renamed-xbox-console-companion-app-for-xbox-management-on-windows.html. 

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