Yes, use Spotify and supported apps to play music while gaming on Xbox
Yes, you can play music in the background while gaming on Xbox. The platform supports background audio from compatible apps, so tracks continue while you load and play a game.
For Spotify on Xbox and other supported apps, start a playlist or station, then switch to your game; playback continues and can be controlled from the Xbox Guide, including pause and skip, according to Xbox Wire.
Why Xbox background music matters for focus and accessibility
Background music can help some players maintain focus and make longer sessions more comfortable. Games typically separate dialogue, effects, and music, so lowering in-game music while keeping effects and speech higher can prevent external playlists from masking critical cues.
Microsoft initially sequenced this feature behind other system work, reflecting a phased rollout of partner apps before it became broadly available. “It was a prioritization thing with other work,” said Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, as reported by GameSpot.
Quick steps to start Spotify or local media on Xbox
Spotify on Xbox: open the Spotify app on your console, start playback, then press the Guide to return to your game. Use the Guide to pause, skip, or change tracks while you play.
Local or personal media: use a supported media player app or USB media playback to start your own MP3s, then return to your game; playback continues and can be controlled from the Guide. Keep game dialogue and chat intelligible by lowering in-game music in the settings menu where available.
Once background audio is running, you can switch to any game or app and music keeps playing. This capability was added with the platform update tied to the Windows 10 Anniversary timeframe, as reported by GamesRadar.
Spotify on Xbox: background playback basics
Supported apps that implement background audio can run minimized while you game. Playback controls remain available in the Guide, and many titles offer separate volume sliders for music, effects, and dialogue so you can balance game audio against your playlist.
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