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UWP/XboxOne: How to switch from "App" to "Game" mode?

Discussion in 'Windows' started by Peter77, Mar 4, 2018.

  1. Peter77

    Peter77

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    After I deployed my project to Xbox and select "View Information", the DevMode-App displays "App" rather than "Game" for my project. Since apps have limited resources, I want to switch the project to "Game".

    However, I'm unable to find any documentation where I would actually do this. How do I switch the project to "Game mode", to make sure the game has access to enhanced resources on Xbox?
     
  2. Tautvydas-Zilys

    Tautvydas-Zilys

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    On the Xbox app list select your game, then press the "View button" on your controller, navigate to "View details" and there you will find "App type" combo box.
     
  3. LoopIssuer

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    Hi,
    Is there some kind of option in project setup in Unity to permanently and by default set Game to be set as 'Game' after deployment?
    I mean - is switching combo box in View Details needed only in dev mode?
    Maybe, when I finally deploy to the Store - my game would be installed as a game by default?

    @ Tautvydas-Zilys
     
    Last edited: Mar 28, 2022
  4. Tautvydas-Zilys

    Tautvydas-Zilys

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    You can configure your Xbox to default to game mode in the device portal. See https://walbourn.github.io/directx-and-uwp-on-xbox-one/

    When you submit your game to the store, it will ask you if it's a game or an app, and if you select a game, it will run in game mode when downloaded from the Windows Store.