Apple Music for Xbox Coming to Microsoft Store, Native Windows App Coming in 2023

Now you can enjoy Apple Music on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One. Meanwhile, Apple Music for Windows will hit the Microsoft Store next year.

• What is happening? Apple has launched a version of its Apple Music app for the Microsoft Xbox One and Series X/S consoles in the Microsoft Store.
• Why care? Apple Music has been available on the Sony Playstation 5 since October 2021, and now it’s finally coming to the Microsoft game console.
• What to do? Search “Apple Music”in the Microsoft Store to download the app.

Now you can stream Apple Music on your Xbox console.

With the official native app available on Xbox One and Series X/S, gamers who have invested in the Microsoft ecosystem can now stream Apple Music to their console. Apple has listed the following key features of Apple Music for Xbox:

• Listen to millions of songs while playing without ads.
• Enjoy music videos on the big screen and browse carefully curated music video playlists.
• Follow your favorite songs with time-synced lyrics.
• Create your own playlists or get personalized mixes and top picks based on your favorite music in Listen Now.
• Explore all new stations with dozens of exclusive shows created by the most iconic names in music.
• Available live or on demand.
• Search for music by text directly in the application.
• Enjoy our music editors’ selection of curated playlists for games and more.
• Availability and features may vary by country or region. An active Apple Music subscription is required.
• The subscription renews automatically after the trial period.

The app was launched in the Microsoft Store on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The native app for Windwos will appear in the Microsoft Store sometime in 2023.

How to Download Apple Music for Xbox

You can download the software on Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One by visiting the Apple Music page in the Microsoft Store on a Windows PC and clicking the Get button. The app will download to the Xbox console you specified. Apple Music for Xbox includes a one-month free trial and supports in-app purchases.

After the trial period ends, you will be charged $10 per month unless you cancel your subscription before the trial period ends. An active Apple Music subscription is required to use this app. Read: How to Transfer Liked Spotify Songs and Playlists to Apple Music

When will Apple Music for Windows arrive?

The Apple Music Streaming Service is currently available on the Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS platforms, in addition to CarPlay and HomePod.

On third-party devices, Apple Music is currently available on LG and Samsung smart TVs, PlayStation 5, Roku, Android, PC (via iTunes), Amazon Echo, Sonos, and Google Nest. When the native Apple Music app for Windows launches in 2022, PC users will no longer need to use the legacy iTunes app to use the service.