{"id":351310,"date":"2025-07-18T17:30:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T00:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=351310"},"modified":"2025-07-18T17:30:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T00:30:39","slug":"microsoft-shuts-down-movies-tv-store-xbox-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-shuts-down-movies-tv-store-xbox-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Suddenly Shuts Down Movies &#038; TV Store on Xbox and Windows 11, Leaving Many Users Disappointed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on its <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Microsoft_Movies_&amp;_TV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Movies &amp; TV Store<\/a> across both Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/watch-movies-and-tv-shows-on-the-microsoft-movies-tv-app-59328422-053f-30b3-843a-f8774567a85e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">As of July 18, 2025<\/a>, it is no longer possible to purchase or rent any new movies or TV shows through the Microsoft Store. The announcement came with no advance notice, catching many off guard and marking the definitive end to nearly two decades of Microsoft\u2019s ambitions in the digital entertainment space<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwJyMyYW4AApxtI-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"351350\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-shuts-down-movies-tv-store-xbox-windows\/gwjymyyw4aapxti\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwJyMyYW4AApxtI-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"596,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"GwJyMyYW4AApxtI\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwJyMyYW4AApxtI-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwJyMyYW4AApxtI-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-351350 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwJyMyYW4AApxtI-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft Abruptly Shuts Down Movies &amp; TV Store on Xbox and Windows Without Warning\" width=\"596\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwJyMyYW4AApxtI-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 596w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwJyMyYW4AApxtI-124x150.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 124w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwJyMyYW4AApxtI-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=238&amp;ssl=1 238w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwJyMyYW4AApxtI-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=357&amp;ssl=1 357w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwJyMyYW4AApxtI-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=476&amp;ssl=1 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>What Happens to Your Existing Purchases?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft has stated that all previously purchased content remains accessible. Users can continue to view movies and shows they\u2019ve already bought, but only via the dedicated Movies &amp; TV app on Xbox or Windows. Playback and downloads remain available in HD resolution on Windows devices. However, streaming or accessing new content is no longer possible within the Microsoft ecosystem<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>No refunds<\/strong>: Microsoft is not offering refunds for past purchases. The company has explicitly referenced its Store Terms of Sale, which state that purchased movies and TV shows are ineligible for refunds<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>No transfers (except for Movies Anywhere)<\/strong>: Users cannot transfer their purchased library to another service unless their titles are part of the Movies Anywhere program in the US. This service allows eligible movies purchased from Microsoft to sync across platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Google TV. Titles not included in Movies Anywhere will remain locked to Microsoft\u2019s Movies &amp; TV app<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Continued support<\/strong>: Microsoft will continue to provide support for playback issues and previously purchased content, but the company has offered no guarantees about how long servers (necessary for content authorization and streaming) will remain operational<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>Why Did Microsoft Shut Down the Store?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/movies-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"351349\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-shuts-down-movies-tv-store-xbox-windows\/movies\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/movies-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"921,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"movies\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/movies-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/movies-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-351349 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/movies-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft Abruptly Shuts Down Movies &amp; TV Store on Xbox and Windows Without Warning\" width=\"921\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/movies-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 921w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/movies-150x117.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/movies-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=368&amp;ssl=1 368w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/movies-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=552&amp;ssl=1 552w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/movies-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=736&amp;ssl=1 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">While the company <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/watch-movies-and-tv-shows-on-the-microsoft-movies-tv-app-59328422-053f-30b3-843a-f8774567a85e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">has not explained its decision in detail<\/a>, several factors provide context:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Shift in Consumer Behavior<\/strong>: With the rapid rise of streaming giants\u2014Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Apple TV, Disney+, and others\u2014most viewers have gravitated toward seamless, subscription-based services. The Movies &amp; TV app, locked into Microsoft&#8217;s platform and never ported to mobile devices, couldn\u2019t keep pace with the flexibility or broad reach of competitors<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Business Rationalization<\/strong>: Microsoft\u2019s move follows a broader trend of shedding underperforming or redundant services, including the closure of Groove Music in 2017. Streamlining the Microsoft Store experience and focusing on profitable business lines\u2014like Azure, Surface, Copilot, and Xbox gaming\u2014appear to be their new priority<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Industry-Wide Trend<\/strong>: Sony discontinued video sales on the PlayStation Store in 2021, and now, with Microsoft&#8217;s exit, no game console in the market offers direct movie or TV purchases\u2014ending a chapter in multimedia access for console owners<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Maintaining digital storefronts for TV and movie sales, including content licensing and infrastructure, is expensive. Especially as users move to third-party apps, these costs can outweigh the benefits for a company as large as Microsoft<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>A Look Back: Microsoft\u2019s Long Digital Video Journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The shutdown closes a tumultuous, nearly two-decade effort that <a href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/the-top-50-biggest-microsoft-flops-over-50-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">saw multiple rebrandings and false starts<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>2006<\/strong>: Launched as Zune Marketplace, carrying movies and music for the Zune media player.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>2012<\/strong>: Rebranded as Xbox Video as Microsoft began focusing content around the Xbox platform<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>2015<\/strong>: Evolved into the Movies &amp; TV app, integrated into Windows 10 and the broader Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>2025<\/strong>: Storefront is now discontinued, ending Microsoft\u2019s aspirations to be a leading digital entertainment retailer<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>The Fallout for Movies &amp; TV Store Users<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"351359\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-shuts-down-movies-tv-store-xbox-windows\/38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-351359 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4-scaled.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft Abruptly Shuts Down Movies &amp; TV Store on Xbox and Windows Without Warning\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4-150x100.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=216&amp;ssl=1 216w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/38a4ca1d-a5f3-4554-8ce3-fae6a32230a4-scaled.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=864&amp;ssl=1 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>1. Access Limited to Microsoft Ecosystem<\/strong><br \/>\nAll existing libraries are now walled into the Movies &amp; TV app on Xbox and Windows. There are no options to export, transfer, or back up content elsewhere unless the title is eligible under Movies Anywhere and the user is based in the US<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>2. No New Digital Media Purchases on Consoles<\/strong><br \/>\nThe era of buying and owning movies or TV shows on Xbox, as you once could with the Xbox 360, has ended. All digital purchases of non-gaming media, including content from the Movies &amp; TV Store, are now unsupported on consoles from both Microsoft and Sony<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>3. Ongoing Support\u2026 But for How Long?<\/strong><br \/>\nMicrosoft promises continued support for existing users but has not committed to maintaining content servers indefinitely<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> As seen with other tech companies, users are rightfully nervous about how permanent their purchased digital libraries actually are.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>4. Users Directed to Third-Party Alternatives<\/strong><br \/>\nMicrosoft is now directing customers towards rival video-on-demand services. Official support pages mention Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home as alternatives on Xbox and Windows<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>What Should Microsoft Movies &amp; TV Store Users Do Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>If you live in the US and have titles eligible for Movies Anywhere<\/strong>, sync your library as soon as possible so you can watch your purchased movies on other devices and apps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Download your purchased movies and shows<\/strong> via the Movies &amp; TV app on Windows if you intend to keep offline copies (limited to HD resolution).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Explore alternative services<\/strong> for new purchases instead of using the Movies &amp; TV Store\u2014Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix, and others now offer a broader library, superior integration across devices, and more consistent support.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Monitor Microsoft\u2019s support updates<\/strong> for new developments about server longevity or additional migration tools.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>The End of an Era<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft\u2019s digital video journey, originating with the Zune Marketplace in 2006, has officially reached its conclusion. The closure of the Movies &amp; TV store is not just the latest in Microsoft\u2019s rolling purge of consumer-facing media services but also signifies the end of console-based digital sales of TV and movies<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span> As digital storefronts consolidate around a handful of streaming giants, Xbox and Windows users have little choice but to move with the tides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">For long-time Microsoft fans and digital video collectors, today\u2019s shutdown of Movies &amp; TV store marks a significant transition\u2014one wrapped in nostalgia, disappointment, and the uneasy realization that digital ownership is, ultimately, at the mercy of platform holders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on its Movies &amp; TV Store across both Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. As of July 18, 2025, it is no longer possible to purchase or rent any new movies or TV shows through the Microsoft Store. The announcement came with no advance notice, catching many off guard and &#8230; <a title=\"Microsoft Suddenly Shuts Down Movies &#038; TV Store on Xbox and Windows 11, Leaving Many Users Disappointed\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-shuts-down-movies-tv-store-xbox-windows\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Microsoft Suddenly Shuts Down Movies &#038; TV Store on Xbox and Windows 11, Leaving Many Users Disappointed\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208461344,"featured_media":351358,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[24,2538],"tags":[1111,1081,40,829,81,87,778,100,1293,1510,275,1205,1213,1216,1354],"class_list":["post-351310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-windows","tag-amazon","tag-apple","tag-azure","tag-copilot","tag-gaming","tag-google","tag-microsoft","tag-microsoft-store","tag-playstation","tag-surface","tag-windows","tag-windows-10","tag-windows-11","tag-xbox","tag-xbox-360"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LEADSSIIS-scaled.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfgCZY-1toi","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":23604,"url":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/new-home-experience-xbox-app-on-windows-11\/","url_meta":{"origin":351310,"position":0},"title":"Microsoft rolling out new home experience for Xbox app on Windows 11 for Insiders to get access to your games faster","author":"Dave W. 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