Easily share game clips and screenshots from your console to favorite gaming & social networks. Friends and parties follow you with voice and text chat, even if they’re on console or PC. See notifications, achievements from you and your friends, messages, and more. Play games from your console straight to your phone over the internet. Explore the Game Pass catalog, view and claim Perks, and more. The free Xbox app is the best way to stay in the game—wherever you like to play.

-Download the new Xbox app and stay connected to friends & games

-Easily share game clips & screenshots to your favorite social networks

-Explore the Game Pass catalog, view and claim Perks, and more

-Use integrated voice and text chat with friends on console or PC

-Play games from your console straight to your phone over the internet*

-Get notifications for new game launches, party invites, messages and more

*Requires supported: device (mobile data charges may apply), Bluetooth® controller, and games. Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One must be turned on or in Instant-On mode. Learn more at xbox.com/mobile-app. Online console multiplayer (including via Xbox remote play) requires Xbox Game Pass Core, Standard, or Ultimate, memberships sold separately.

XBOX APP AGREEMENT

The following terms supplement any software license terms that accompany the Xbox App.

Please refer to Microsoft’s EULA for Terms of Service for Microsoft’s gaming applications on Android. By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions: https://support.xbox.com/help/subscriptions-billing/manage-subscriptions/microsoft-software-license-terms-mobile-gaming

FEEDBACK. If you give feedback about the Xbox App to Microsoft, you give to Microsoft, without charge, the right to use, share and commercialize your feedback in any way and for any purpose. You also give to third parties, without charge, any patent rights needed for their products, technologies and services to use or interface with any specific parts of a Microsoft software or service that includes the feedback. You will not give feedback that is subject to a license that requires Microsoft to license its software or documentation to third parties because we include your feedback in them. These rights survive this agreement.

Origins and Evolution

Xbox, a leading video game brand from Microsoft, has revolutionized the gaming industry since its inception in 2001. The original Xbox console marked a significant shift in gaming, introducing online multiplayer functionality and high-definition graphics. Its successor, the Xbox 360, released in 2005, solidified Microsoft's dominance in the console market, boasting a vast game library and innovative features such as the Xbox Live online service.

Current Generation: Xbox One and Series X/S

In 2013, Microsoft introduced the Xbox One, a next-generation console designed to integrate gaming, entertainment, and communication. It featured enhanced graphics, a refined controller, and the introduction of the Kinect motion-sensing camera. In 2020, the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles were released, representing a significant leap forward in technology. The Series X is a high-end console capable of 4K gaming at 120 frames per second, while the Series S is a more affordable option with 1440p gaming capabilities.

Xbox Live and Game Pass

Xbox Live, the online multiplayer service, is a cornerstone of the Xbox experience. It allows players to connect with friends, participate in online matches, and access exclusive content. Xbox Game Pass, a subscription service launched in 2017, grants access to a vast library of games for a monthly fee. This service has revolutionized the way players discover and enjoy games, providing access to a wide range of titles without the need for individual purchases.

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