Know how a game will perform on your PC with Xbox app

Microsoft is adding a handy function to the Xbox PC app that might save you time if your setup turns out not to be able to play a certain game. In December, Microsoft began testing the game performance indicator, which it is now deploying.

The game's performance on PCs with comparable hardware is compared to show a prediction of how well we anticipate the game to run. If your PC isn't powerful enough to play a graphically intense game, you'll be able to see the game's system requirements to figure out exactly what you'll need in terms of computer hardware.

Because Microsoft may not have enough data from other players' PCs to be able to give a recommendation, you won't necessarily see a performance check for every game. This is especially the case for new games with a limited install base.

This is a useful tool that may save you time, even if you're disappointed to learn a game you were looking forward to will not work on your PC. It might be especially beneficial for folks with data caps. The feature should assist customers in avoiding data waste by prompting them to refrain from downloading a game they can't actually play because it would consume too much data.

It may also help players avoid using third-party system requirement checkers like Can You Run It. Everything they need to know should be included in the Xbox app.

The blog post also states that Microsoft has redesigned the app's navigation. Navigation is now solely in the sidebar, and you may check game installation status via a queue on the bottom left of the window. You'll be notified when a game is finished installing as well. Search is also said to be improved, with EA Play and Ubisoft Connect games included in the results.

Source: www.engadget.com