Gaming on a Windows 10 PC: what’s an Xbox without an Xbox?

According to a recent report from the Verge, Microsoft is working on enabling store bought native Xbox games to boot up on Windows PCs, in the same way as they do on the Xbox game console. While more details will be available next week, Microsoft has given out hints about tighter integration between its gaming platform and Windows 10.

At present, gamers looking to play Xbox games on their Windows 10 PCs can do so by purchasing and downloading games available through the Xbox app, which is currently split between a collection of games designed primarily for mobile platforms on Windows 10, such as Minecraft, and Candy Crush Saga, and higher-end games available on both Windows 10 and Xbox, such as Forza Motorsport Apex 6, Mirror’s Edge, and Tom Clancy’s The Division.

With the ultimate goal being to enable owners of Windows 10 PCs to play games directly from Xbox discs purchased in stores, there are a few technical issues to resolve, as the process may not be as straightforward, as least for some of the less tech savvy users.

Reading Xbox game discs on a PC

It’s no secret that optical drives are facing near-extinction. This means that Windows 10 laptops like the Surface Book, cannot load external media, such as the Xbox 360 or Xbox One gaming discs. For those looking to play games bought at the local GameStop, it could mean having to purchase an external DVD/Blue-Ray reader, which, on one hand would be cheaper than buying a full Xbox console.

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