Xbox One SmartGlass Beta Reveals Incoming Option To Purchase Games Directly from Mobile

The latest version of the beta of the Xbox One Smartglass app hides an interesting detail in the form of the option (for now inactive) to purchase a game directly from the app.

[Priestwithgun]

That's pretty awesome

[randomass171]

Why would anyone disagree with this? D:

[Gr1mmyshadows]

because it a positive thing for MS

[kiz2694]

Becuase its a feature that has been avaible on its competitor consoles since it release via is mobile app.

[EZMickey]

@kiz2694 Technically it's always been possible to make purchases/manage your Xbox Live account from a mobile device with a web browser.

Creating an app means the experience can be expanded and smoother, though I don't think a lack of an app constitutes as lagging behind, we're just placing a lot of value on this trend.

[kopicha]

been there. done it. that's why

[nveenio]

I wouldn't call it "awesome". I'd call it "standard" or "expected". I was completely shocked to discover that MS hadn't already done this. Very strange.

[HugoDrax]

@kiz2694

Actually it isn't a feature available on it's competitor app. When you press the STORE button on the PS App, it opens up a WEB BROWSER. Meaning you don't actually purchase games directly from the app itself.

Long story short, you're WRONG! How do I know this? because I own both consoles, and use both apps on my iPhone 5S.

[corvusmd]

@kiz So, because it's been done before it's a bad idea? So Achievements and Trophies are a bad idea? Gaming with broadband is a bad idea? Using dedicated servers is a bad idea? Using outside apps to expand gaming is a bad idea? Having the ability to record game videos and edit/post them is a bad idea? Being able to watch netflix etc on your console is a bad idea? Every game sequel is a bad idea? No one said this is innovative...just that they like it.

[Azzanation]

Its a great idea! but it also shows how far ahead Steam is compare to Live and PSN. Steam App already allows purchases via mobile service. Good to see MS are following with this. I buy games off Steam all the time on my Mobile and its great when there's a good sale on and your not home to buy them :)

[djplonker]

You can just do this on your mobile on the web browser for xbox live & psn already...

[Blaze929]

you must be fun at parties. Probably the guy who goes, "why order online when you can just pick up the phone?"

[Grown Folks Talk]

Rather do it directly in app. Like the PSN App. Instead of taking me to a browser, just let me stay right in the app.

[OrangePowerz]

Not sure how your PSN app works, but mine is opening the store in the browser :)

[Grown Folks Talk]

That's what I meant. The way I worded it does look incorrect. Forgive me.

[Gamer666]

I have the Xbox pages as a favourite in my browser, I don't see any difference between it and an app.

[andrewsqual]

Eh no you can't. Go to Xbox.com right now and try to find ANY Xbox One content on there. You NEED an Xbone to be able to purchase or even browse content for that console. Isn't it hilarious the way you just assumed like so many of do with "if PSN does it, then there is without a shadow of a doubt Xbox does it too"?

Go on, go to Xbox.com right now and see for yourself, I'll wait for you.

[Grown Folks Talk]

https://store.xbox.com/en-U...

[TitanUp]

its ok to be wrong we are all human but gosh your post has arrogance written all over it.

[mhunterjr]

We've established years ago that having a dedicated app is superior to using mobile websites... Why are we still having these conversations.

[TripleXuLtiMaTe]

Wrong. I tried to purchase Titanfall using both Safari and Google Chrome on my iPhone. The pop-up window that appears when you attempt to purchase a game does not show up on the phone, which means the app is necessary to purchase games from the phone. Plus, apps are way smoother. Imagine having to use Facebook using a web-browser.

[randomass171]

That's a neat feature. I remember reading Nintendo was going to do the same thing. Sony's probably going to do something like that with PSN store if they haven't already. More accessible store access will definitely help this market. :)

[xReDeMpTiOnx]

Sony has already had that with the playstation app that released right before ps4 launch

[Grown Folks Talk]

The PSN app opens a browser. You can't purchase directly within the app.

[randomass171]

@Grown Folks Talk

Yeah, I didn't think you could make purchases, only browse the store. The sooner they add that feature, the better.

[kneon]

@randomass171

You can purchase, just not directly from the app, it sends you to the web page and from there you can browse and buy games and have them sent to your PS4

[djplonker]

"games directly from your mobile device should be incoming, matching the feature already available on PlayStation platforms."

Yeah according to this artical they already do!

[Priestwithgun]

I hope they introduce DLNA streaming to Smartglass to,I mean game streaming
@randommass
maybe we should tweet phil :P

[randomass171]

Give it time. They will probably experiment with that idea since it's a big trend in technology right now.

[Bonkerz]

The new smartglass is pure awesome. I use the guide on my phone more than anything lol. Messaging, friends, and yes i just tried it i saw a game i didnt have and it indeed said "Buy for $$". So this is definitely a great feature, i absolutely love the new smart glass.

[No_Limit]

WOW, another update already? The XB1 is getting better and better daily.

[Agent_hitman]

I completely agree, bubbles for you..

MS is making things right this time around...

[B1uBurneR]

The xbox is adding features it should of had since launch its not getting better it's becoming what it should of been. It's like rewarding a parent for taking care of their kids.

[Kiwi66]

its the same with the ps4 getting updates to add features that it also should've had at launch so stop making it look like its only the one console doing this when its not

[Ginesis]

I tried to use this feature last night but it wouldn't do it. I hope they have that up and running soon!

[TripleXuLtiMaTe]

The Smart Glass app keeps getting better! Try playing Dead Rising 3 with the Smartglass Companion, it's amazing!

[MrXMediaFanboy]

Fuck sonyponies

[Immorals]

Thought you could do this with the 360 app?

[Skate-AK]

Couldn't you just buy it using the mobile browser?