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Spotify is bringing background music to the Xbox One

The streaming music app is now available on Microsoft's gaming console.

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The Spotify app is coming to an Xbox One near you.

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Sick of your game's soundtrack? Swap the score for your Spotify playlists. 

The Spotify app is now available on the Xbox One, Microsoft said Tuesday. You'll be able to stream Spotify in the background while gaming on the Xbox One, and control the app using Spotify Connect on a phone, tablet or laptop.

Microsoft  also recently announced that Spotify and iTunes will join the official Windows Store.

Spotify, which just hit over 60 million users, has long been available on Sony's PS4.

Update, 10:30 a.m. PT: Adds that the Spotify app is now available on the Xbox One.