Windows 10

The best Windows ever for PC gaming

Best-in-class Gaming, game-changing gameplay

Windows 10 unlocks the full potential of your system’s hardware. With advanced graphics performance via DirectX 12 Ultimate1 and the compatibility to play thousands of games – there’s a reason why Windows is the most popular and versatile gaming platform on the planet.

Play games in stunning 4K

Whether you’re into racing games, RPGs or first person shooters, you can play in 4K resolution on Windows 10. With four times the pixels of Full HD 1080p, 4k offers the clearest, most realistic graphics possible.

Optimized for gaming

Windows 10 unlocks the full capabilities of your PC's hardware. With Game Mode, your PC dedicates more system resources to games while you're playing, helping deliver the best and most consistent Windows gaming experience. You'll get breathtaking graphics from DirectX 12,1 which produces higher frame rates and reduced latency. The next generation of Windows 10 devices makes gaming better than ever.

Xbox Game Pass for PC

Unlimited access to over 100 high-quality games

All at one low monthly price with Xbox Game Pass for PC. Not only do members enjoy exclusive deals and discounts, but you also get to download and play new games as soon as they premiere.

The Xbox app brings together your friends, games, and accomplishments across Windows 10, Xbox One, iOS, and Android devices. Join Clubs and find new gaming friends with Looking for Group. Voice and text chat with your friends across any PC game. Stream your gameplay and share clips of your most epic gaming moments with the built-in Game Bar.

DirectX 12 Ultimate

DirectX 12 Ultimate: A new standard for next-gen games

Incredibly realistic lighting, reflections and shadows, insane performance and frame rates, even at higher resolutions – the new DirectX 12 Ultimate1 is a culmination of the best graphics technology in an unprecedented alignment between PC and Xbox Series X.

More games

More games than any other platform

95% of gamers on Steam use Windows. You can play tens of thousands of games from the digital marketplace of your choice, including Steam, GOG, Origin, Battlenet, Epic Games Store, Uplay and the Microsoft Store.

Xbox Game bar

Easily customise your set-up with Xbox Game Bar

Xbox Game Bar gives you a customisable gaming overlay with convenient utilities and quick and easy to use Widgets – so you never have to leave your game.4

1DirectX 12 Ultimate available with supported games, graphics chips and requires the latest Windows 10 update with updated hardware drivers. 2Use your active Xbox Game Pass for PC or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate PC membership to play PC games on Windows 10 PC (excludes Windows 10 in S mode.) App download, Windows update(s) and storage required. System requirements vary by game; performance scales with higher end systems. Game titles and number vary over time and by country. Membership continues to be charged at the then-current price (subject to change; plus applicable taxes) unless cancelled. Cancel anytime to stop your next scheduled charge; see account.microsoft.com/services. Notice before purchase of add-ons, DLC, consumables, virtual currency or subscriptions (sold separately): If your membership terminates or a game is removed from the catalogue, you must reactivate your membership or buy the game separately to continue using these items. ISP fees and age restrictions apply. Xbox Game Pass discounts are based on Microsoft Store price and are not combinable with other offers and are not redeemable for cash. Discount offers exclude titles within 30 days of launch and are not available with select titles. Maximum 36 months of redeemed Xbox Game Pass per account at a time. Service, features and requirements may change or be retired. Subject to the Microsoft Services Agreement (microsoft.com/msa). Go here for FAQs and requirements
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4The Xbox Game Bar is available on RS5 and later versions of Windows 10. The Game Bar widget store and third-party widgets are supported on 19H1 or newer and require the latest 19H1 Windows Updates. Some features like Game Bar widgets are not currently supported on Windows on Arm devices.