Xbox Play Anywhere, formerly Live Anywhere, is an ongoing initiative by Microsoft Gaming to bring the cross-platform Xbox network (formerly Xbox Live[1]) service to a wide variety of Microsoft platforms and devices, chiefly the Xbox Series X|S, Windows 11, Xbox One, and Windows 10.
Platforms
| Platform | Service Name | Launch | Discontinued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 | Xbox Network | October 5, 2021[2] | |
| Xbox Series X|S | Xbox Network | November 10, 2020[3] | |
| Windows 10 | Xbox Network | July 29, 2015 | |
| Xbox One | Xbox Live | November 22, 2013 | |
| Windows 8 and 8.1 | Xbox on Windows | October 26, 2012 | Before May 8, 2023[4] |
| Windows Phone,10 Mobile | Xbox on Windows Phone | October 21, 2010 | Before October 8, 2017[5] |
| Zune | Zune Social | September 16, 2008 | September 4, 2011 |
| Windows XP, Vista, 7 | Games for Windows – Live | May 22, 2007 | Before May 8, 2023[4] |
| Xbox 360 | Xbox Live | November 22, 2005 | |
| Xbox | Xbox Live | November 15, 2001 | April 15, 2010 |
Features
- Single identity (Gamertag) across all platforms (tied to a Microsoft Account)
- Cross-platform chat, with text, voice, and video
- Unified friends list and message system
- Single, worldwide currency for purchasing virtual games, music, videos and content (Microsoft Points)
- Cross-platform multiplayer online gaming, including game invites