New Windows 11 Game Bar feature makes PC gaming more social
Microsoft Teams isn’t just for work or school. It’s been infused into the Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11.
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What you need to know
The Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11 is a powerful tool for gamers. It includes a variety of built-in features for screen recording, monitoring performance, and more. It can also be enhanced with widgets. The latest widget, Microsoft Teams Play Together, brings video calling and screen sharing right into the Xbox Game Bar.
The folks over atMSPowerUserspotted the Microsoft Store listing for Microsoft Teams Play Together that’s now live.
“Xbox Game Bar and Microsoft Teams (free) partnered together so you and your friends have a place to hang out while watching and playing games. You’ll have to create or sign into your personal Microsoft account to get the Teams Play Together widget,” reads the app’s description.“Screenshare your gameplay via Teams while playing on a Windows 11 PC, and keep the conversation going with video calls which you’ll see via the Game Bar’s video overlay.”
Essentially, Microsoft Teams Play Together provides users with a platform where they can interact via chat or video when gaming.
What’s more, users have the capability to engage others by inviting them to watch. However, it’s worth noting that you must create or sign in to your personal Microsoft account to access the new entry, as highlighted in theapp’s description in the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft listed the following as themain offeringsthat ship with the widget:
You can also check out Microsoft’sFAQ page for Play Together in Microsoft Teamsfor additional information.
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