> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://devdocs.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](/paths/series-xs/overview) or [Windows & ROG XBOX Ally](/paths/windows/overview) paths are more focused. Using Unreal or Unity? Start at [Unreal](/paths/unreal/overview) or [Unity](/paths/unity/overview).
</Tip>

## Before you start

Make sure the following are in place. If anything is missing, go back to the [Home](/) guided path.

* **ID\@XBOX onboarding complete** — see [ID@XBOX onboarding](/home/onboarding).
* **Dev PC ready** — Visual Studio, Windows SDK, and the GDK installed. See [Setup & install](/home/setup-install/get-started).
* **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

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="GDK & Engines" icon="cubes" href="/build/gdk-and-engines/gdk-and-engines">
    One codebase, console + PC.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cross-device parity" icon="right-left" href="/build/gdk-and-engines/overview">
    Feature and performance parity.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Packaging" icon="box" href="/build/core-features/common/packaging/overviews/packaging">
    Package for console and Windows.
  </Card>

  <Card title="MicrosoftGame.config" icon="file-code" href="/build/core-features/common/game-config/MicrosoftGameConfig-Overview">
    Declare both device families.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Console features" icon="gauge" href="/build/console-features/index">
    Quick Resume, DirectStorage, Smart Delivery.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cross-save" icon="cloud" href="/services/xbox-services/index">
    Shared saves across devices.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Add services

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="XBOX Services" icon="server" href="/services/xbox-services/index">
    Identity, presence, social, cross-save.
  </Card>

  <Card title="PlayFab" icon="database" href="/services/playfab/get-started/what-is-playfab">
    LiveOps, economy, multiplayer.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Publish

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Overview" icon="compass" href="/publishing/game-publishing/overview">
    Publishing basics.
  </Card>

  <Card title="XBOX Requirements" icon="clipboard-check" href="/publishing/certification/xbox-requirements">
    XR compliance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Certification" icon="shield-check" href="/publishing/certification/overview">
    Cert process for both device families.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Store listing" icon="store" href="/publishing/game-publishing/overview">
    One product page, Play Anywhere badge.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pricing" icon="tag" href="/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/availability/sale-pricing">
    Pricing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ratings" icon="star" href="/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/age-ratings">
    Age ratings.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Optimize & reference

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Optimize" icon="gauge-high" href="/tools/index">
    Profilers, diagnostics, and performance tools.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API References" icon="brackets-curly" href="/reference/system/gc-reference-system-toc">
    Gaming Runtime, XBOX Services, and platform APIs.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>