One thing is clear about gaming: it’s no fun without friends, and that’s where Xbox Party comes in. It allows users to talk and chat with each other while playing games together, even if they are not on the same platform. You just need someone to start the party and invite others. but there is a problem. It is designed to work seamlessly on Xbox consoles and the Xbox Game Bar app on Windows. Now for Mac users, there is no such app available which raises the question of how they can join the Xbox party. Let’s find out in this guide.

How to Join Xbox Party on Mac

Online gaming communities have emerged to provide a great opportunity to stay connected with other members. Cross-platform communication is a feature that Xbox Party brings along, which enables users to interact with each other in real time using voice and text chat. This especially helps them coordinate strategies, discuss gameplay, and have fun together.

Well, the only way to join a party on a MacBook is to install Windows on it. But there’s a problem, Macs are divided into Intel and M1/M2 chips. Nowadays MacBooks come with Apple’s M-series silicon processors. So, we have two detailed guides, one of which you can follow depending on the chip, to complete this installation:

Once you’ve successfully installed Windows on a Mac device, all you need to do is join the chat on the Xbox Party app as you would on any other Windows 10 or 11 PC.

1. Open Microsoft Store And find Xbox Game Bar.

2. Click on to install,

In most cases, the Xbox Game Bar app comes pre-installed on Windows PCs. However, since you have Windows OS installed on your Mac, you may need to download Game Bar separately.

3. Once installed, launch the Xbox Games Bar app and click Sign in exists in xbox social window.

4. Wait for the new window to open, click Sign inAnd finish the sign-up process.

5. Now at the top of the window, you will find a menu bar with various options. click on widget Menu as shown in the image.

6. From the drop-down menu, click xbox social, This will open the social widget on the right side of your screen.

You’ll see a list of all your Xbox friends and see if they’re currently playing a game or doing something else.

7. To join a friend’s party simply right-click on their name and click team,

8. Select join the party Option.

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How to join Xbox Party on phone

Joining an Xbox Party on a phone is much easier than doing so on a Windows PC. Xbox has its own dedicated application in both the App Store and Play Store.

1. Download and Install xbox Application.

2. Launch the app and Sign in With your Microsoft account.

3. Tap on let’s goAfter next,

4. You can also link your Steam, Twitch, Discord, and Reddit accounts. If not, just tap Not now,

5. Tap Now Add friends If you want to add more. Otherwise, tap Not now.

6. Tap on two-person icon (social) In the bottom bar.

7. Move towards parties Tab and tap start the party,

8. Select your friends from the list you want in your Xbox Party and tap submit,

9. You’ll start a party, tap Allow Xbox Audio Record allow,

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