{"id":347450,"date":"2025-08-28T11:42:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/xbox-august-update-cross-device-play-history-controller-updates-and-more\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T11:42:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:42:26","slug":"xbox-august-update-cross-device-play-history-controller-updates-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/xbox-august-update-cross-device-play-history-controller-updates-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox August Update: Cross-Device Play History, Controller Updates, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>As part of our continuing effort at Xbox to deliver more meaningful and fun gaming moments, however you play, we\u2019re bringing some exciting improvements across devices in this month\u2019s update. Soon, you will be able to more easily sync your gameplay with <strong>cross-device play history<\/strong>, along with <strong>cloud-playable games<\/strong> now appearing in your play history. With the new <strong>My apps<\/strong> tab in the Xbox PC app, you can quickly launch your favorite apps or games from multiple storefronts. <strong>Gaming Copilot (Beta)<\/strong> for Game Bar on Windows 11 is now in preview and is designed to be your gaming sidekick. And <strong>controller navigation<\/strong> through the Xbox PC app just got a whole lot smoother. Read more about the new features below, including new gaming additions for Xbox Play Anywhere, Stream your own game, Retro Classics, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what\u2019s new:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"crossdevice\"><strong>Cross-Device and Cloud-Playable Play History Now Rolling Out<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/08\\\/Aug-Wire-MRU-79229d88f01fd0e90961.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-fullsize&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-211094&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1918,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1080,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Cross-Device and Cloud-Playable Play Asset&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Cross-Device and Cloud-Playable Play Asset&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Aug-Wire-MRU-79229d88f01fd0e90961-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Cross-Device and Cloud-Playable Play Asset\" class=\"wp-image-211094\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Cross-Device and Cloud-Playable Play Asset\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/07\/21\/now-available-for-xbox-insiders-your-cross-device-play-history-and-easier-access-to-your-cloud-playable-console-games-on-pc\/\">Last month<\/a> <a>we<\/a> announced the preview for cross-device play history and cloud-playable games, making it easier than ever to keep playing your games across Xbox, wherever you are. What <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/07\/28\/xbox-july-update-more-ways-to-play\/\">started with Xbox Insiders<\/a> is now rolling out and will soon be available to everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Your play history will now sync across devices, showing up on console and in the Xbox PC app. So, whether you\u2019re switching screens from one room to the next or picking up where you left off at a friend\u2019s house, your recently played games are right there so you can jump back in.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also start seeing cloud-playable games show up in your history. That means every cloud-enabled title, from original Xbox classics to Xbox Series X|S exclusives, is now in one place whether you own it or play through Xbox Game Pass. It\u2019s a simpler, more connected way to find and get into cloud gaming.<\/p>\n<p>There are multiple entry points to continue playing your current games. On console, check out the Play history tile on the Home page, and on the Xbox PC app, you can find your Play history under the Most Recent section in the sidebar menu as well as the Play history tab in My Library.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PC Gaming Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"myapps\"><strong>Bring Everything Together with My apps \u2013 Available to Xbox Insiders<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/08\\\/ROG-1f6cdc2892a748180d70.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-fullsize&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-211101&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1920,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1080,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Bring Everything Together with My Apps Screenshot&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Bring Everything Together with My Apps Screenshot&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/ROG-1f6cdc2892a748180d70-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Bring Everything Together with My Apps Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-211101\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Bring Everything Together with My Apps Screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>We\u2019re continuing to evolve the Xbox on PC experience, and we\u2019ve rolled out <strong>My apps<\/strong> to Xbox Insiders, a new tab in the Xbox PC app that makes it easier to get to the apps you use most. With My apps, Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview can now quickly launch key apps and storefronts, like browsers, utilities, and game launchers, right from the library. No more bouncing between desktop windows; everything\u2019s in one spot and ready to go.<\/p>\n<p>This builds on our work with the <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/06\/23\/xbox-insiders-aggregated-gaming-library-is-coming-to-the-xbox-pc-app\/\">aggregated gaming library<\/a>, making it easier to find, download, and launch your games from multiple storefronts directly from the Xbox PC app. Whether you\u2019re on a Windows 11 PC or a handheld device, My apps help streamline your setup so you can spend more time playing and less time searching.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re starting with a curated set of apps and will expand support over time. Learn more about My apps in <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/08\/21\/available-for-xbox-insiders-get-to-the-games-faster-with-my-apps\/\">the full article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"gamingcopilot\"><strong>Gaming Copilot (Beta) on Game Bar \u2013 In Preview to Xbox Insiders<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/08\\\/Gaming-Copliot-Image-b00bba3c113526e64cfa.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-fullsize&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-211097&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1920,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1080,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Gaming Copilot (Beta) on Game Bar Asset&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Gaming Copilot (Beta) on Game Bar Asset&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Gaming-Copliot-Image-b00bba3c113526e64cfa-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Gaming Copilot (Beta) on Game Bar Asset\" class=\"wp-image-211097\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Gaming Copilot (Beta) on Game Bar Asset\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>Gaming Copilot (Beta) is now available in Game Bar on Windows 11 for Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview. It\u2019s built to be your go-to sidekick, helping you get past tough spots so you can stay focused on what matters: playing the games you love.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for tips, stuck on a boss, or just want to get into the action faster, Gaming Copilot (Beta) is here to make things smoother and more personal. It\u2019s smart, helpful when you need it, and stays out of the way when you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>Want to dig in? Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/08\/06\/gaming-copilot-beta-begins-rolling-out-to-xbox-insiders-on-game-bar-today\/\">Xbox Insiders article<\/a> for more on how to get started.<\/p>\n<p id=\"controllernav\"><strong>Controller Navigation in the Xbox PC App Just Got a Lot Smarter<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/08\\\/July-Marketing-Comp-Centered-4d834f4302fb55ff8602.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-fullsize&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-211100&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1920,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1080,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Controller Navigation in the Xbox PC App Asset&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Controller Navigation in the Xbox PC App Asset&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/July-Marketing-Comp-Centered-4d834f4302fb55ff8602-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Controller Navigation in the Xbox PC App Asset\" class=\"wp-image-211100\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Controller Navigation in the Xbox PC App Asset\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>The Xbox PC app now makes it easier to move between controller, keyboard, and touch \u2013 no matter how you play. We\u2019ve added smart updates for controller and keyboard users that make navigation feel more intuitive and console-like: A to select, B to go back, Y to search. You\u2019ll notice smoother trigger and bumper behavior, faster scrolling, and smarter focus memory between pages. Keyboard navigation also got a boost.<\/p>\n<p>Visually, things are cleaner. Focus indicators are clearer, animations are subtle but purposeful, and everything feels more polished. It\u2019s all about making the experience feel familiar, responsive, and just better.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Case You Missed It<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Xbox Consoles \u2013 Dynamic Backgrounds<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/08\\\/Grounded-2_Xbox-Dynamic-BG_Newsletter_1920x1080-f393614c7a479357d342.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-fullsize&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-211099&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1920,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1080,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Grounded 2 Asset&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Grounded 2 Asset&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Grounded-2_Xbox-Dynamic-BG_Newsletter_1920x1080-f393614c7a479357d342-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Grounded 2 Asset\" class=\"wp-image-211099\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Grounded 2 Asset\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p><em>Gears of War: Reloaded, Grounded 2, Madden NFL 26,<\/em> <em>Ninja Gaiden 4, <\/em>and <em>Sea of Thieves <\/em>all introduced new dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X|S consoles, allowing players to customize their consoles to match exciting new games.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Game Additions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Xbox Play Anywhere \u2013 Buy once, play anywhere<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/08\\\/XPA-Social-August_1920x1080-7037690f08de651d04b6.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-fullsize&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-211102&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1920,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1080,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Xbox Play Anywhere Asset&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Xbox Play Anywhere Asset&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/XPA-Social-August_1920x1080-7037690f08de651d04b6-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere Asset\" class=\"wp-image-211102\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Xbox Play Anywhere Asset\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>Over 1,000 games now support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/xbox-play-anywhere\">Xbox Play Anywhere<\/a>, making it easier than ever to switch between PC, console, and supported handhelds, at no extra cost to you. Your progress travels with you, including saves, add-ons, and achievements. Just sign in with your Xbox account on any device and pick up right where you left off.<\/p>\n<p>These are the games added to the Xbox Play Anywhere collection in July:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Abiotic Factor<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Aquapark io<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Back to the Dawn<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Bad End Theater<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Crowd City<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Dead of Darkness<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>EDENS ZERO<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Golf Guys<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Grounded 2<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Maiden Cops<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Mecha BREAK<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Minami Lane<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>My Friendly Neighborhood<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>No Heroes Here 2<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Novel Rogue<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>RoboCop: Rogue City \u2013 Unfinished Business<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Sand Legends<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Spell Disk<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The Last Camp<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The Wandering Village<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 \u2013 Stormy Knights<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Wheel World<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/browse?PlayWith=XboxPlayAnywhere\">full list of available games<\/a>\u00a0that players can enjoy anywhere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stream your own game \u2013 Over 450+ games<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/08\\\/FY26-SYOG-Social_August_1920x1080_1-c32599f532b5df747a3c.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-fullsize&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-211096&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1920,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1080,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Stream Your Own Game Asset&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Stream Your Own Game Asset&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/FY26-SYOG-Social_August_1920x1080_1-c32599f532b5df747a3c-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Stream Your Own Game Asset\" class=\"wp-image-211096\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Stream Your Own Game Asset\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>We\u2019re continuing to grow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/play\/gallery\/buy-and-stream\">Stream your own game collection<\/a> in Xbox Cloud Gaming. Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream from a library of 450+ games they own, across supported devices. That includes titles like <em>GRADIUS ORIGINS<\/em> and <em>Mafia: The Old Country<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>More games, more flexibility, and more ways to play \u2013 wherever you may be.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recently added<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>A Short Hike<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Bugsnax<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>DC League of Super Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Don\u2019t Starve<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Everspace<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Evil Genius 2: World Domination<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Gradius Origins<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Let\u2019s Build a Zoo<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Library of Ruina<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Mafia: The Old Country<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Scorn<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Somerville<\/em><\/li>\n<li>\u2026and many more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out the full list of cloud-playable games available to stream on supported devices\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/play\/gallery\/buy-and-stream\">here<\/a>. For more information,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2024\/11\/20\/stream-your-own-game-xbox-cloud-gaming-beta\/\">learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More games added to Retro Classics<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/FY26-SYOG-Social_August_1920x1080-a4e7043ddd66942ccb34-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Retro Classics Asset\" class=\"wp-image-211095\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Great games deserve to stick around, and we\u2019re making sure they do. Xbox and Antstream Arcade are bringing retro favorites to modern devices through Game Pass, so players can keep enjoying the classics. With over 1 million players already diving into Retro Classics, here\u2019s a look at the latest and upcoming titles.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Caesar 3<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Climber 5<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Oystron<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Private Eye<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Shootin\u2019 Gallery<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The Colonel\u2019s Bequest<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Wing War<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Game Pass subscribers can keep an eye out for new weekly tournaments, community challenges and more games added from Activision and Blizzard, expanding the Retro Classics collection to more than 100+ titles over time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/retro-classics\/9MTVJ3HHTQGS\">Click here for more information on Retro Classics.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Xbox adds mouse and keyboard and touch controls for more games<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/08\\\/Grounded2_Touch-b4922b53020e35717bcb.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-fullsize&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-211098&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1920,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1080,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Grounded 2 Asset&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Grounded 2 Asset&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Grounded2_Touch-b4922b53020e35717bcb-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Grounded 2 Asset\" class=\"wp-image-211098\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Grounded 2 Asset\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>Xbox supports the use of wired USB <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2024\/05\/15\/xbox-may-update-2024\/\">mice and keyboards\u00a0<\/a>for navigation in select games and apps, and for getting around on Xbox and Windows devices.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, for Xbox players enjoying games on their mobile devices, Xbox <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2024\/02\/14\/xbox-february-update-rolls-out-2024\/\">touch controls<\/a> are available for select games, allowing you to experience a different way to play \u2013 by touch and without a controller. Some games render their own controls in-game or supply custom control overlays, providing a more tailored experience for each game\u2019s unique gameplay. Learn more about how you can set up and tailor your game\u2019s touch controls <a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/help\/games-apps\/cloud-gaming\/use-touch-controls\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the latest titles added this month:<\/p>\n<p>Mouse and keyboard:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Barbie Project Friendship<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>F1 Manager 2023<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>F1 Manager 2024<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Frag Punk<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Grounded 2<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Heretic + Hexen<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Mecha BREAK<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Paw Patrol Grand Prix<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The First Descendent<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Ultimate Chicken Horse<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Ultimate Custom Night<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>War Thunder<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Touch:<\/p>\n<p>For support on setting up devices, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/help\/hardware-network\/accessories\/mouse-keyboard\">see here<\/a> for more details.<em\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Help Shape the Future of Xbox<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for future updates and the latest and greatest Xbox news. For support related to Xbox updates, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/\">the official Xbox Support site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We love hearing from the community, whether it\u2019s a new feature idea or feedback on something we can improve upon. Xbox is always evolving, and your input helps shape what\u2019s next. If you\u2019d like to help create the future of Xbox and get early access to new features, join the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/help\/account-profile\/manage-account\/xbox-insider-program\">Xbox Insider Program<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>today by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/xbox-insider-bundle\/9p8qtp44njgb\">Xbox Series X|S &amp; Xbox One<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/detail\/9PLDPG46G47Z?hl=en-us&amp;gl=US\">Windows PC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Happy gaming!<em\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/08\/28\/xbox-august-update-cross-device-play-history-controller-updates\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] As part of our continuing effort at Xbox to deliver more meaningful and fun gaming moments, however you play, we\u2019re bringing some exciting improvements<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":347451,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/347450"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=347450"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/347450\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/347451"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=347450"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=347450"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=347450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}