Microsoft is adding a simple label to its Xbox app for Windows, that will let PC gamers know if a title is compatible and will run well on a machine before users download it. The feature is currently being tested and has been limited to certain games before it rolls out to all Xbox app users. Microsoft is running a performance check against a variety of PC games to build this label.
There are still several games that don’t have the label yet, and simply show “performance check not available yet,” which seems to suggest the Xbox app doesn’t just simply check your PC system requirements. It also appears Microsoft is building its own database of how well PC games run. Microsoft hasn’t officially detailed this new performance check yet, so it’s not clear if the label is based on the minimum specifications for a game, the recommended ones, or other system information.
If the ratings are reliable, it could be an easy alternative to using third-party tools and websites like Can You Run It. If you’re interested in trying out this new label or even the ability to install PC games more freely, Microsoft is allowing everyone to test this new version of the Xbox app. All you need to do is download the Xbox Insider app and opt into the Windows gaming preview.
(All information was provided by The Verge)
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