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Xbox Play Anywhere, formerly Live Anywhere, is an ongoing initiative by Microsoft Gaming to bring the cross-platform Xbox network (formerly Xbox Live[1]) service to a wide variety of Microsoft platforms and devices, chiefly the Xbox Series X|S, Windows 11, Xbox One, and Windows 10.

Platforms

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Platform Service Name Launch Discontinued
Windows 11 Xbox Network October 5, 2021[2]
Xbox Series X|S Xbox Network November 10, 2020[3]
Windows 10 Xbox Network July 29, 2015
Xbox One Xbox Live November 22, 2013
Windows 8 and 8.1 Xbox on Windows October 26, 2012 Before May 8, 2023[4]
Windows Phone,10 Mobile Xbox on Windows Phone October 21, 2010 Before October 8, 2017[5]
Zune Zune Social September 16, 2008 September 4, 2011
Windows XP, Vista, 7 Games for Windows – Live May 22, 2007 Before May 8, 2023[4]
Xbox 360 Xbox Live November 22, 2005 July 29, 2024
Xbox Xbox Live November 15, 2001 April 15, 2010

Features

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  • Single identity (Gamertag) across all platforms (tied to a Microsoft Account)
  • Cross-platform chat, with text, voice, and video
  • Unified friends list and message system
  • Single, worldwide currency for purchasing virtual games, music, videos and content (Microsoft Points)
  • Cross-platform multiplayer online gaming, including game invites

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Boddy, Zachary (2021-03-22). "Microsoft officially ends 'Xbox Live' brand, changes to 'Xbox network'". Windows Central. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  2. ^ Blog, Windows Experience (2021-08-31). "Windows 11 available on October 5". Windows Experience Blog. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  3. ^ Xbox, Phil Spencer, Head of (2020-09-09). "Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X Launch November 10, Starting at $24.99 a Month with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play". Xbox Wire. Retrieved 2023-05-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ a b "Xbox Play Anywhere | Xbox". Xbox.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  5. ^ "Goodbye, Windows 10 Mobile". CNET. Retrieved 2023-05-08.