… The ability to browse storefronts like Steam or Xbox directly within the app would be great, though I am not sure how realistic that is, and more customization options to mirror an Xbox-style dashboard would also be appreciated. …
… I say "limited" because the setup process is not as simple as installing an app from the App Store. Instead, it requires Xcode, meaning you have to build it yourself and effectively sideload it onto your Apple TV. …
… I'm no developer, but I'm told through various conversations that Xbox's developer environment is a weird mishmash of old systems and overlapping processes. Developers tell me that Xbox certification is among the most aggressive and slow, making shipping games more difficult in the Xbox ecosystem. …
… Moving onto PC, the Xbox on PC app has finally gotten a feature I've wanted for years now: the ability to add any installed game or app on your system to the Xbox app, no matter where you've installed it or what client or storefront it originates from. …
… These apps offer a balance. They emphasize local control, transparency, and predictable behavior without locking users into a specific ecosystem. At the same time, this isn't about replacing everything with open source. The smarter approach is selective. …
… And Asha Sharma has also recently hired some platform discovery and search experts to boost the usability of the Xbox PC store on that side, too. Sharma's appointment of David Schloss in particular is potentially compelling on this side. …
… For users who assume everything is stored locally, this dependency is not always obvious during setup. A more balanced approach would be clearer upfront control over where recovery keys are stored, along with stronger prompts to create offline backups. …
… Rainmeter's Windows 12 skin is also big on that nostalgic tip, bringing back Live Tiles when launching apps or media playback. This makes the user experience more intuitive. I honestly wish some of these features could make their way back to the Windows ecosystem. …
… I want to be able to watch YouTube videos or discord streams at the same time as playing my game.Also, I know this will never happen, but ultrawide and multi screen support would be cool, even if it will only apply to future games. …
… It will all be done through the addition of the Google Play Store to those devices, although schools can opt-out by not letting that happen keeping that market safe for now. …