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{{Infobox non-game
 
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|cover        = Windows Store logo.png
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|cover        = Microsoft Store logo.png
 
|developers  =
 
|developers  =
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Microsoft}}
 
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} Easy installation/upgrades/uninstallation and purchasing; available everywhere Windows is officially sold.
 
{{++}} Easy installation/upgrades/uninstallation and purchasing; available everywhere Windows is officially sold.
{{--}} UWP games are very restricted, and if certain graphics settings aren't supported, they can't be hacked in by third-party software such as Nvidia Control Panel.
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{{--}} Xbox Game Pass is not available in some countries.
{{ii}} Only [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|XInput controllers]] are supported with controller supported titles.<ref>[https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ee417014(v=vs.85).aspx XInput and DirectInput - Windows Dev Center] - "Note  Use of legacy DirectInput is not recommended, and DirectInput is not available for Windows Store apps."</ref>
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{{--}} AppX/UWP packages are very restricted, with the consequence that many forms of unauthorized<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/mod-support-is-coming-to-games-on-the-microsoft-store/|title=PC Gamer - Mod support is coming to games on the Microsoft Store|date=2019-09-06}}</ref> modding cannot be performed, such as binary editing files or forcing graphical overrides using incompatible third-party tools...
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{{--}} Delisted games may not necessarily be re-downloadable by those who had previously purchased them.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dandelion Sprout|date=2021-06-02|comment=An example that I've had firsthand problems with, is [[Disney Fairies Hidden Treasures]].}}</ref>
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{{ii}} ... injector-based modding, however, is still possible although might require new approaches by modders.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2019-09-06|comment=Injected Special K successfully into multiple AppX-packaged games. Cheat Engine, which can be used to enable various modded functionality, is also known to work with Microsoft Store-based games. [https://www.unknowncheats.me/forum/general-programming-and-reversing/177183-basic-intermediate-techniques-uwp-app-modding.html Unknown Cheats] have a relevant thread on the topic.}}</ref>
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{{ii}} Only [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|XInput controllers]] are supported with controller-supported titles.<ref>[https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ee417014(v=vs.85).aspx XInput and DirectInput - Windows Dev Center] - "Note  Use of legacy DirectInput is not recommended, and DirectInput is not available for Windows Store apps."</ref>
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{{ii}} Architectures: Supports 32-bit, 64-bit, ARM and ARM64 game builds, with the Store itself also being available in all those architectures.
  
The '''Microsoft Store''' (formerly '''Windows Store''') is an app store introduced with Windows 8 and Windows RT. Purchased apps can be used on up to 81 devices for Windows 8 and 8.1<ref>[http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/appbuilder/archive/2013/09/27/increasing-the-app-roaming-limits.aspx Increasing the app roaming limits]</ref> or 10 devices for Windows 10;<ref>[http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-lowers-app-installs-from-81-to-10-with-windows-10 Microsoft lowers app installs from 81 to 10 with Windows 10]</ref> systems can be remotely removed from this total if they are dead, stolen, or otherwise inaccessible.
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'''General information'''
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{{ii}} [[List of games available on Microsoft Store]]
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{{mm}} [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/games/windows?icid=TopNavWindowsGames Official store]
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{{mm}} [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hub/4135076/microsoft-store-help Official support]
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The '''Microsoft Store''' (formerly '''Windows Store''') is an app store introduced with Windows 8 and Windows RT. Purchased apps can be used on up to 81 devices for Windows 8 and 8.1<ref>[http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/appbuilder/archive/2013/09/27/increasing-the-app-roaming-limits.aspx Increasing the app roaming limits]</ref> or 10 devices for Windows 10;<ref>[https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-lowers-app-installs-from-81-to-10-with-windows-10 Microsoft lowers app installs from 81 to 10 with Windows 10]</ref> systems can be remotely removed from this total if they are dead, stolen, or otherwise inaccessible.
  
 
'''Universal Windows Platform (UWP)''' apps and games require Windows 10 to run, and will not function on another version of the operating system. The similar, but distinctly different, type of apps for Windows 8.x is called '''Modern UI''' ("Metro") apps.
 
'''Universal Windows Platform (UWP)''' apps and games require Windows 10 to run, and will not function on another version of the operating system. The similar, but distinctly different, type of apps for Windows 8.x is called '''Modern UI''' ("Metro") apps.
  
'''Windows 8.x:'''
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'''Windows 8.x and Windows RT:'''
 
Modern UI/Metro apps always run at the desktop resolution and scale correctly to all resolutions and aspect ratios but do not spread across [[Glossary:Multi-monitor|multi-monitor]] setups. Windows apps require a minimum resolution of 1024x768 (desktop applications can be used at lower resolutions as usual but Windows apps will refuse to launch).<ref>[http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2012/03/21/scaling-to-different-screens.aspx Scaling to different screens - Building Windows 8 - Site Home - MSDN Blogs]</ref>
 
Modern UI/Metro apps always run at the desktop resolution and scale correctly to all resolutions and aspect ratios but do not spread across [[Glossary:Multi-monitor|multi-monitor]] setups. Windows apps require a minimum resolution of 1024x768 (desktop applications can be used at lower resolutions as usual but Windows apps will refuse to launch).<ref>[http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2012/03/21/scaling-to-different-screens.aspx Scaling to different screens - Building Windows 8 - Site Home - MSDN Blogs]</ref>
  
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{{ii}} Windows apps and Store use Windows language settings to determine which language to use and if none on the list matches it defaults to English. This means if for example Japanese language has been added to list as IME, it defaults to it instead of English.
 
{{ii}} Windows apps and Store use Windows language settings to determine which language to use and if none on the list matches it defaults to English. This means if for example Japanese language has been added to list as IME, it defaults to it instead of English.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Add desired language to windows language list|ref=<ref>[http://superuser.com/questions/407316/why-are-half-of-my-metro-apps-in-japanese windows 8 preview - Why are half of my Metro apps in Japanese? - Super User]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Add desired language to windows language list|ref=<ref>[https://superuser.com/questions/407316/why-are-half-of-my-metro-apps-in-japanese windows 8 preview - Why are half of my Metro apps in Japanese? - Super User]</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to '''Control Panel''', '''Clock, Language and Region''' and '''Language Options'''.
 
# Go to '''Control Panel''', '''Clock, Language and Region''' and '''Language Options'''.
 
# Click Add language and add desired language to list.
 
# Click Add language and add desired language to list.
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# From Advanced settings, make sure every setting is set to Use language list.
 
# From Advanced settings, make sure every setting is set to Use language list.
 
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==System requirements==
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = 8
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|minCPU  = 1 GHz
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|minCPU2  =
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|minRAM  = 2 GB
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|minHD    =
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|minGPU  =
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|minVRAM  =
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|minDX    = 9
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|minother = 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
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|recOS    = 10
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 HT 6xx
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|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64
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|recRAM  = 4 GB
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|recHD    =
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|recGPU  =
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|recDX    = 10
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|recother = 1366 x 768 screen resolution for the snap functionality.
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{{References}}
  
 
[[Category:Digital Rights Management]]
 
[[Category:Digital Rights Management]]
 
[[Category:Stores]]
 
[[Category:Stores]]

Revision as of 14:39, 2 June 2021

Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store cover
Developers
Microsoft
Release dates
Windows October 26, 2012
Microsoft Store at Wikipedia
Stores
Amazon
Battle.net
Bethesda.net
Discord
Epic Games Store
FireFlower Games
GamersGate
Games for Windows - LIVE
Gamesplanet
GOG.com
Green Man Gaming
Humble Store
Itch.io
Kartridge
Mac App Store
Meta Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
Rockstar Games Launcher
Steam
Ubisoft Connect
Viveport
ZOOM Platform

Key points

Easy installation/upgrades/uninstallation and purchasing; available everywhere Windows is officially sold.
Xbox Game Pass is not available in some countries.
AppX/UWP packages are very restricted, with the consequence that many forms of unauthorized[1] modding cannot be performed, such as binary editing files or forcing graphical overrides using incompatible third-party tools...
Delisted games may not necessarily be re-downloadable by those who had previously purchased them.[2]
... injector-based modding, however, is still possible although might require new approaches by modders.[3]
Only XInput controllers are supported with controller-supported titles.[4]
Architectures: Supports 32-bit, 64-bit, ARM and ARM64 game builds, with the Store itself also being available in all those architectures.

General information

List of games available on Microsoft Store
Official store
Official support

The Microsoft Store (formerly Windows Store) is an app store introduced with Windows 8 and Windows RT. Purchased apps can be used on up to 81 devices for Windows 8 and 8.1[5] or 10 devices for Windows 10;[6] systems can be remotely removed from this total if they are dead, stolen, or otherwise inaccessible.

Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps and games require Windows 10 to run, and will not function on another version of the operating system. The similar, but distinctly different, type of apps for Windows 8.x is called Modern UI ("Metro") apps.

Windows 8.x and Windows RT: Modern UI/Metro apps always run at the desktop resolution and scale correctly to all resolutions and aspect ratios but do not spread across multi-monitor setups. Windows apps require a minimum resolution of 1024x768 (desktop applications can be used at lower resolutions as usual but Windows apps will refuse to launch).[7]

Issues fixed

Windows apps are shown in random language

This is problem especially with systems using other main language than English.
Windows apps and Store use Windows language settings to determine which language to use and if none on the list matches it defaults to English. This means if for example Japanese language has been added to list as IME, it defaults to it instead of English.
Add desired language to windows language list[8]
  1. Go to Control Panel, Clock, Language and Region and Language Options.
  2. Click Add language and add desired language to list.
    • If language is already on the list, move it higher up.
  3. From Advanced settings, make sure every setting is set to Use language list.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 8
Processor (CPU) 1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) DirectX 9 compatible
Other 1024 x 768 screen resolution.


References

  1. PC Gamer - Mod support is coming to games on the Microsoft Store - last accessed on 2019-09-06
  2. Verified by User:Dandelion Sprout on 2021-06-02
    An example that I've had firsthand problems with, is Disney Fairies Hidden Treasures.
  3. Verified by User:Aemony on 2019-09-06
    Injected Special K successfully into multiple AppX-packaged games. Cheat Engine, which can be used to enable various modded functionality, is also known to work with Microsoft Store-based games. Unknown Cheats have a relevant thread on the topic.
  4. XInput and DirectInput - Windows Dev Center - "Note Use of legacy DirectInput is not recommended, and DirectInput is not available for Windows Store apps."
  5. Increasing the app roaming limits
  6. Microsoft lowers app installs from 81 to 10 with Windows 10
  7. Scaling to different screens - Building Windows 8 - Site Home - MSDN Blogs
  8. windows 8 preview - Why are half of my Metro apps in Japanese? - Super User