I have covered improved quite a few times right now, most recently when it added support for achievements to the launcher UI. for Steam, Xbox and even PlayStation games. If you haven’t heard of it, Winhanced is a complete Replacing Xbox Mode on Windows Portable Deviceswhich acts as a unified launcher for your library across multiple digital stores, all in one easy-to-navigate interface.
Now, its feature set is expanding once again, bringing with it my most requested addition: a built-in store browser. Honestly, it’s something I wasn’t even sure was possible, but it’s now available in testing for users who support the project.
The store is still a work in progress, so don’t expect a perfect experience. At the time of writing only supports certain currenciesAlthough support for the regional currency is on the way, even in its current state it is already incredibly useful. You can search for games, compare prices across multiple stores, see if a title is included in Game Pass, and buy it from the store with the best deal.
So yes, if a game is cheaper on Xbox than Steam, you can simply buy it there. It is also worth mentioning that when you purchase games, a web browser opens where you can complete your purchase; Winhanced does not have access to your payment details.
The launcher also personalizes recommendations, generating suggestions based on what you’ve been playing and, in my case, after spending a lot of time on Force Horizon 6, immediately recommended another racing game. However, if you prefer to browse on your own, you can search for any game you like or browse categories to discover something new.
Winhanced is also adding several features outside of early access, including rear paddle supportexploration of SteamGridDB artwork and RGB controls, meaning they are now considered ready for general use rather than experimental additions.
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