The Xbox app on Windows is a powerful tool that allows users to connect their Xbox gaming experience with their Windows PC. This integration provides seamless access to Xbox Game Pass, social features, game streaming, and more. In this article, we will explore how to manage Xbox apps on a Windows environment, including installation, configuration, and execution via Command Prompt (CMD) and PowerShell.

Examples:

1. Installing the Xbox App on Windows:

   To install the Xbox app on Windows, you can use the Microsoft Store. However, if you prefer using PowerShell, follow these steps:

   # Open PowerShell as Administrator
   Start-Process powershell -Verb runAs
   
   # Install the Xbox app using PowerShell
   Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Where-Object { $_.Name -like "*Xbox*" } | Remove-AppxPackage
   Invoke-Expression "& { $(irm https://aka.ms/installxboxapp) }"

   This script removes any existing Xbox app installations and reinstalls the latest version.

2. Launching the Xbox App via CMD:

   You can launch the Xbox app using the Command Prompt by executing the following command:

   start xbox:

   This command uses the URI scheme to open the Xbox app directly from CMD.

3. Configuring Xbox Game Streaming:

   To configure game streaming from your Xbox console to your Windows PC, ensure both devices are on the same network. Then, follow these steps:

   • Open the Xbox app on your Windows PC.
   • Navigate to the "Connection" tab.
   • Select your Xbox console from the list.
   • Click "Stream" to start streaming games from your console to your PC.

4. Managing Xbox Game Pass Games:

   With Xbox Game Pass, you can download and manage games directly from the Xbox app. To do this via PowerShell, use the following command to list all installed Xbox Game Pass games:

   Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Where-Object { $_.Name -like "*XboxGamePass*" }

   This command lists all Xbox Game Pass-related packages installed on your system.