Can I play XBox Games without actually owning an XBox?

[Windows Central Question]

XBox Games

I am really sorry if this was already answered,but can I play XBox games on Lumia 620 without actually owning a Xbox?And are that games region depended?And has Windows 8 apps and games covered that app gape that was at start,because I`m planning to buy a WP8 smartphone.
Hope I will get my answers soon

Slobo

 

[Captainbluebanana]

Re: XBox Games

How would you play the Xbox games if you dont even have one??

 

[SlobodanNesic]

So,there is no way to install a game like Asphalt 8 or HALO without Xbox?
Can you sideload apps and games on WP8 like on Android?

 

[xandros9]

Re: XBox Games

I don't own any Xbox console, but I can play Halo, Asphalt 8, etc. Xbox is MS's entertainment brand, no need to go buy an Xbox just to enjoy mobile games.

You can't easily sideload stuff.

 

[ashram]

do you mean XBOX console games or games labeled XBOX in the windows phone store?

if it's in the windows phone store, then yes, you can play them. games like asphalt 8 and halo spartan assault.

 

[SlobodanNesic]

Ok,I got it now.I was a bit confused.Thanks people

 

[jeetjani]

Re: XBox Games

I am really sorry if this was already answered,but can I play XBox games on Lumia 620 without actually owning a Xbox?And are that games region depended?And has Windows 8 apps and games covered that app gape that was at start,because I`m planning to buy a WP8 smartphone.
Hope I will get my answers soon

Slobo

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Windows phone has games which are classified as "Xbox games" because they reward you with gamer points, etc. If you want to download one of these games which is listed on the windows phone store there is no need for the physical Xbox console, they are independent from it.

To play actual console games with discs, etc you do require to have the physical gaming console.

Cheers!

 

[SlobodanNesic]

Re: XBox Games

Yeah and I forgot.
Can someone list best games I can play with L620 now?I found some list but they are pretty old,and I know that they optimized some games for 512mb RAM phones.I like every genre games so list away

 

[xandros9]

Re: XBox Games

Yeah and I forgot.
Can someone list best games I can play with L620 now?I found some list but they are pretty old,and I know that they optimized some games for 512mb RAM phones.I like every genre games so list away

Don't quote me on them, but eh.

Minecraft PE
Halo: SA
I think you have access to Asphalt 8
uhh, maybe Bad Piggies? Cold Space?

 

[SlobodanNesic]

Re: XBox Games

What about Temple Run 1 & 2.or six guns?Hungry shark?Or maybe brothers in arms or simillar games that I played on Android?

 

[Neo Nuke]

Re: XBox Games

Ilo Milo , tentacles: Enter the mind, impossible shoota

 

[SlobodanNesic]

maybe some sandbox games or 3d fps?

 

[xandros9]

What about Temple Run 1 & 2.or six guns?Hungry shark?Or maybe brothers in arms or simillar games that I played on Android?

Temple Run I believe yes.
2? Don't know.
Six Guns? I believe yes. I could be wrong, but I think I'm not.

maybe some sandbox games or 3d fps?

You could probably install GTA San Andreas on it, but I don't know how well it'll run. Probably can change the graphics settings though.

 

[SlobodanNesic]

even on low SA would be lot of fun
Saw some guy playing Assassins creed,is that true?
For some reason is hard to find good gaming videos about L620

 

[xandros9]

even on low SA would be lot of fun
Saw some guy playing Assassins creed,is that true?
For some reason is hard to find good gaming videos about L620

I would believe that you could get AC.
Also, check out gameplay videos from the Lumia 520 (521), 720 since those phones are just about identical under-the-hood to the 620.
Also check out the 625, but its slightly faster than those above.

 

[SlobodanNesic]

I bought one,so far so good.But its on WP8,should I update it to WP 8.1?
Region is set on UK even if I`m not there which is good,I think i might be able to get Cortona