The Windows Store plays host to apps meant for the Xbox One. You’d think that it will be possible for users to install apps they find on Windows Store directly from their Windows 10 PC but that has so far not been possible. Microsoft recently made some changes to the Windows Store which brought an improved download progress bar and interactive notifications. It appears to have made a change for Windows 10 Insiders as well which allows them to install apps to the Xbox One straight from their PC.
This new option is listed on an Xbox One app page as a button titled “Install on Xbox One” which doesn’t really need an explanation. It goes without saying that this option is only going to be available for apps that work on both PC and Xbox One so expect to see this on apps like OneDrive and Hulu once it goes live for all users.
This option is only coming up for Windows 10 Insiders on the Fast ring so it may be a while before everyone gets it. It’s also not clear at this point in time whether this option is limited to just Insiders on the Fast ring or if it’s available to those on the Slow or Release Preview ring as well.
Reports suggest that this option isn’t available in the Mobile Store just yet so it can only be used via a Windows 10 PC.
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