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Windows 10 running on 400 million monthly active devices

Microsoft's cross-platform Windows 10 operating system has been installed on over 400 million monthly active devices.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

September 27, 2016

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Newsbrief: Microsoft's cross-platform Windows 10 operating system has been installed on over 400 million monthly active devices. 

It's good news for game devs, because it means the universal OS, which links PCs, consoles, smartphones, and tablets, has been installed on a further 50 million devices since July. 

Despite that upturn, Windows 10 is still some way off achieving an install base of over 1 billion devices by 2018 -- a target set by Microsoft exec, Terry Myerson.

In fact, if Microsoft's recent assertions are anything to go by, the company has long-since given up on that objective.

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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