Windows 10 Brings New Power To Gamers

Microsoft took time out this morning to highlight the new features coming to Windows 10 when it launches later in the year, check out the highlights below.



“Everything about Windows 10 — the experiences, delivering it as a service and the free upgrade — means that Windows 10 isn’t just another product, it’s an ongoing relationship — one that will give ongoing value to all our customers,” said Terry Myerson, executive vice president of the Operating Systems group at Microsoft. “The new generation of Windows is a commitment — a commitment to liberate people from complex technology and enable them to do great things.”

Here’s a look at some of the new experiences coming to Windows 10:

• Cortana comes to PC and Tablet. The Cortana personal digital assistant will now be available on Windows 10 PCs and tablets to support people and help them get things done.
• A new web experience for Windows 10. “Project Spartan,” the next generation browser offers the ability to annotate with keyboard or pen and share with friends, distraction-free reading mode and integration with Cortana to put the web to work.
• Xbox on Windows 10. Stream games directly from your Xbox One to Windows 10, play games with friends across devices and experience great graphics built using DirectX12.
• Office for Windows 10: Office universal apps on Windows 10 deliver a consistent, touch-first experience across phone, tablet and PC. More will be shared on the next version of the Office desktop suite in the coming months.
• The world’s first holographic computing platform: Windows 10 enables developers to create holographic experiences in the real world, and the new Microsoft HoloLens is the first untethered holographic computer – no wires, phones or connection to a PC needed.
• New Microsoft Surface Hub optimises Windows 10 experiences for groups: Surface Hub takes advantage of Windows 10, Skype for Business and Office 365 to make every person – remote or onsite – feel like they’re in the same collaborative space.

Perhaps one of the coolest features is the addition of Xbox Live to Windows, which will allow you to be able to stream your Xbox One games from your console to any Windows 10 PC, or join in any online gaming session regardless if you have the PC game or the Xbox One version of the game. 

PC gamers will also get DVR functions for all PC games, including those on Steam. You can learn more about Windows 10 here.