> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.xbox.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Play Anywhere (Console + PC) overview

> Ship one XBOX Play Anywhere title across XBOX Series X|S consoles and Windows PCs and handhelds, with shared saves, entitlements, and a single purchase.

This path is for teams shipping **one title across XBOX Series X|S consoles and Windows** (PCs and handhelds) — an XBOX Play Anywhere game. Players buy once and play on any of their devices, with shared saves and entitlements.

> [!TIP]
>
> **Is this the right path for you?** Pick this if you want one product that spans console and PC. If you only target one, the [XBOX Series X|S](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/series-xs/overview.md) or [Windows & ROG XBOX Ally](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/windows/overview.md) paths are more focused. Using Unreal or Unity? Start at [Unreal](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/unreal/overview.md) or [Unity](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/unity/overview.md).

## Before you start

Make sure the following are in place. If anything is missing, go back to the [Home](https://docs.xbox.com/index.md) guided path.

* **ID\@XBOX onboarding complete** — see [ID@XBOX onboarding](https://docs.xbox.com/home/onboarding.md).
* **Dev PC ready** — Visual Studio, Windows SDK, and the GDK installed. See [Setup & install](https://docs.xbox.com/home/setup-install/get-started.md).
* **Both target environments** available — an XBOX Series X|S dev kit and a representative Windows device.
* **Partner Center product** with both console and desktop/handheld device rows checked (this is what makes it Play Anywhere).

## Build & develop

> **[GDK & Engines](https://docs.xbox.com/build/gdk-and-engines/gdk-and-engines.md)**
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> One codebase, console + PC.

> **[Cross-device parity](https://docs.xbox.com/build/gdk-and-engines/overview.md)**
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> Feature and performance parity.

> **[Packaging](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/common/packaging/overviews/packaging.md)**
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> Package for console and Windows.

> **[MicrosoftGame.config](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/common/game-config/MicrosoftGameConfig-Overview.md)**
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> Declare both device families.

> **[Console features](https://docs.xbox.com/build/console-features/index.md)**
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> Quick Resume, DirectStorage, Smart Delivery.

> **[Cross-save](https://docs.xbox.com/services/xbox-services/index.md)**
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> Shared saves across devices.

## Add services

> **[XBOX Services](https://docs.xbox.com/services/xbox-services/index.md)**
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> Identity, presence, social, cross-save.

> **[PlayFab](https://docs.xbox.com/services/playfab/get-started/what-is-playfab.md)**
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> LiveOps, economy, multiplayer.

## Publish

> **[Overview](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/overview.md)**
>
> Publishing basics.

> **[XBOX Requirements](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/certification/xbox-requirements.md)**
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> XR compliance.

> **[Certification](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/certification/overview.md)**
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> Cert process for both device families.

> **[Store listing](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/overview.md)**
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> One product page, Play Anywhere badge.

> **[Pricing](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/availability/sale-pricing.md)**
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> Pricing.

> **[Ratings](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/age-ratings.md)**
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> Age ratings.

## Optimize & reference

> **[Optimize](https://docs.xbox.com/tools/index.md)**
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> Profilers, diagnostics, and performance tools.

> **[API References](https://docs.xbox.com/reference/system/gc-reference-system-toc.md)**
>
> Gaming Runtime, XBOX Services, and platform APIs.


## Related topics

- [Create a game and configure game setup](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/tutorial-xbox-managed/how-to-create-a-title-and-configure-game-setup.md)
- [Set up XBOX products in Partner Center](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/publishing-processes/managed-creators/publishing-processes-product-onboarding-and-configuration.md)
- [Game Saves overview](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/common/game-save/game-saves-overview.md)
- [Port from PC (non-Steam)](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/porting/from-pc.md)
- [XBOX game publishing readiness checklist](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/publishing-processes/managed-creators/publishing-processes-game-publishing-readiness-checklist.md)