Xbox games will be sold directly through the Xbox app on Android starting next month | Infinium-tech

Microsoft has announced that starting in November, users can play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox app on Android.

The announcement comes via Xbox president Sarah Bond, who said in a post on Is.” on more devices, so we’re excited to share that starting in November, players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox app on Android.”

The court’s decision to open Google’s mobile stores in the US will provide more choice and flexibility. Our mission is to allow more players to play on more devices, so we’re excited to announce that starting in November, players will be able to play and buy Xbox games directly…

– BondSarahBond (@BondSarah_Bond) 10 October 2024

Bond is referring to a recent US court ruling asking Google to restructure its Play Store to allow third-party app stores access to the app catalog and from November 1, 2024, apps and The game ceases to need its own in-play billing system as a method of payment. , for three years.

This would allow Microsoft to bypass Google’s Play billing system and avoid paying the 30% app tax to the Mountain View-based Internet search giant.

It’s unclear why Microsoft can’t sell Xbox games through its Android app since you can already purchase games from Steam and the PlayStation Store on mobile devices. Nonetheless, Microsoft’s decision to sell Xbox games directly from its Xbox app on Android is welcomed. Hopefully the court’s ruling against Google will pave the way for more third-party app stores to sell their apps/games directly on Android devices.