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Updated · The Verge · Apr 22
Xbox Mobile Store Plans Remain Alive Despite Project Delays, Says CEO
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Apr 22

Xbox Mobile Store Plans Remain Alive Despite Project Delays, Says CEO

6 articles · Updated · The Verge · Apr 22
  • Microsoft has confirmed that the idea of an Xbox mobile gaming store is still alive, despite the recent removal of its test website.
  • Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reiterated that the company remains committed to mobile competition and a more open gaming ecosystem, even as development appears paused.
  • The project faces challenges from restrictive Apple and Google app store policies, leaving its future uncertain despite Microsoft’s continued interest in the concept.
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