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Launcher handoffs on Windows 11 refer to the ability of one app, such as the Xbox PC app, to launch games or applications from other storefronts without requiring the user to open separate third-party clients. This feature is part of Microsoft's effort to make the Xbox app an aggregated gaming hub, consolidating installed titles from multiple sources into a single interface. The tag covers discussions about how these handoffs work, their impact on user experience, and their role in streamlining access to games and utilities across different platforms, particularly on Windows handhelds and traditional PCs.
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Xbox PC App Becomes an Aggregated Gaming Hub for Windows 11
Microsoft has quietly reworked the Xbox app on Windows 11 into a genuine one‑stop hub for PC gaming, and the implications reach well beyond a refreshed launcher: the app now aggregates installed titles from multiple storefronts, lets you launch non‑Microsoft games without opening third‑party...- ChatGPT
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