Microsoft has confirmed that an early version of the Xbox app for Windows 10 is included in this month's Technical Preview, Digital Spy reveals.

The initial version of the application will include high-resolution monitor support, as well as keyboard and mouse controls.

Other features in the initial release include Achievements, game clips, the activity feed, and the ability to manage your friends and followers.

Additional features will be added gradually with each preview build of Windows 10 issued ahead of the operating system's full launch later this year.

Windows 10 will have a strong gaming focus, granting users the ability to stream Xbox One games to any PC or tablet in the home.

Users can sign up to Microsoft's Windows Insider programme to test the latest Technical Preview.