Which Windows Apps are required to run Windows Games (XBox crossplay)

Setting up my PC I used Powershell to permanently delete all the unnecessary bloat from my PC, and this included apps such as:

XboxApp
XboxGameOverlay
XboxIdentityProvider
XboxSpeechToTextOverlay

I Am wondering if anyone knows which of these I need to reinstall from an ISO to enable sufficient functionality for Crossplay with a friend (XB user)? No rush, I just want to get myself sorted out for when State of Decay 2 hits.

Bonus question: Is it absolutely necessary to be signed into a Microsoft account (rather than a basic user account) to make app purchases from the Windows Store, and further to enjoy XBLA?

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Can Windows PC players play with Xbox players?

Some multiplayer games offer cross-network play (or cross play), which enables gamers on Windows 10/11 devices and Xbox consoles to play with gamers on PCs, Nintendo consoles, Playstation consoles, and more.

What app do you need to play Xbox games on PC?

Connect your Windows 10 PC to your Xbox One On your PC, launch the Xbox Console Companion app. Select Connection from the panel on the left side. The Xbox Console Companion app will scan your home network for available Xbox One consoles. Select the name of the console you want to connect to.

Which Windows 10 application is used to play Xbox One games?

Windows 10 has a built-in feature that allows you to stream an Xbox One console to a Windows 10 PC. This is done through the Xbox Console Companion app \u2014 for now.

Can you run Windows apps on Xbox?

Xbox One players will be able to download and run Windows 10 apps directly onto their consoles as opposed to streaming them from a Windows 10 device. Windows 10 universal apps will also gradually be beefed up so they can handle the more advanced graphics capabilities found in higher-end games.

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