Codecs allow you to play different formats of audio and video files. Media Player supports a wide variety of codecs. Most are included out of the box; some additional codecs can be installed from the Microsoft Store.

Stay connected to friends across your social networks while gaming on a Windows device. Link your favorites such as Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, and more.

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The “You can share your real name with friends of friends” option

Customize once and enjoy everywhere. MSN allows you to personalize your experience and to take that experience with you on every device, including the MSN website and the MSN apps.

You can also share from your console to a mobile device that has the Xbox app on mobile installed, which will provide a shortcut to share anywhere in or outside Xbox that’s accessible from your phone including Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and other social networks.

Xbox Support offers help for Xbox, Game Pass, and billing questions. Get advice and customer service in the Xbox Support community.

Here are some best practices for earning Microsoft Rewards points so you can redeem them for gift cards, games, sweepstakes, nonprofit donations, and more.

Learn all about games and apps for Xbox and get help with any problems you're having.

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