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# 🎮 Configuring Xbox Game Pass on ggRock

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Xbox Game Pass can be configured on ggRock much like other game launchers, with a few key considerations. This guide walks you through installation, testing, and deployment following ggCircuit best practices.

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## ⚖️ Recommendation

Because of **Microsoft Store / Xbox Game Pass requirements**, there are two supported approaches:

1. **Use the existing system drive**: Install Xbox Game Pass titles to the current system (c:\) drive.
2. **Remediation option**: Create a new Games Image with a **4K block size** and install Game Pass games there.

> 💡 Most users already have a games drive created. You only need to create a new one (formatted with 4K) if you encounter compatibility issues and choose that remediation path.

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## 1. Install the Xbox App

⚠️ **Important:** Always install the **Xbox app** to the **system image (C:)**, not the games drive. Some applications will fail if forced to install elsewhere.

* On your test machine, install the **Xbox app** to `C:`.
* Configure the Xbox app to install Game Pass titles to your games drive (e.g., `G:\Games`).

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## 2. Test Functionality

* Launch the Xbox app.
* Install and run a game.
* Verify that the game launches and plays successfully.

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## 3. Apply Writebacks

* Shut down the machine.
* In the **ggRock Web UI**, go to **Machines**.
* Select your test machine → **Apply Writebacks** to commit the changes to the image(s).

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## ✅ Best Practices & Tips

* Use a **consistent drive letter** (such as `G:`) for the games drive across all machines.
* Do **not** use hardlinks or junctions to redirect apps—install the Xbox app itself only to `C:`.
* If you encounter **blue screens** after installing certain Game Pass titles, review crash dump settings here:  
  👉 [KB Article – Crash Dump Settings](https://ggcircuit.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/100/article/15861249)
* For more details, see:

* ggRock Games Drive Recommended Configuration
* Related Game Configuration Guide

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