![]() However, unlike the classic desktop solitaire that came with Windows XP and other previous versions of Microsoft operating system, the Microsoft Solitaire Collection is not entirely free to play. It is known as Microsoft Solitaire Collection and has all the popular versions of solitaire bundled together for your convenience, including Klondike, Pyramid, FreeCell, Spider, and TriPeaks Solitaire. However, you can get a brand new solitaire app from the Microsoft Store. Yes, Microsoft removed the classic desktop solitaire game from Windows 8 and Windows 10. The removal of solitaire from Windows was possibly a move to comply with the antitrust laws of the European Union and to reduce the size of bloatware in Windows 10. Debloating Windows Operating Systemįinally, Windows users and regulators (especially in the European Union) had complained about the amount of bloatware (the apps and files that come pre-installed in Windows software). After all, if you miss playing the classic desktop solitaire, you will go to Microsoft Store to download it. Microsoft Store was lacking any popular app from third-party developers and it resorted to its own collection of card games as a form of creating traction and buzz among Windows users. So, perhaps Microsoft removed solitaire from Windows to compete against Chrome Store, Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Samsung Galaxy Apps, Ubuntu Apps, and iTunes Apps. Microsoft saw that it was behind competition when it came to app stores and wanted to use the most popular games to promote its own. Putting Microsoft App Store in the LimelightĪnother potential reason why Microsoft got rid of classic solitaire from Windows 10 and Windows 8 was to use the game to promote its Microsoft App Store. If you don’t want to deal with the disruptive advertisements, you can opt for the premium versions by paying a monthly subscription of $1.49 (or an annual membership of $10 paid once in full). The Microsoft Solitaire Collection is also integrated with Xbox account and game stats, allowing you to save your progress and enjoy daily challenges. Unlike the classic desktop solitaire games, these ones run banner ads and you will have to watch 30 seconds of video advertisement before the start of each game. The Microsoft Solitaire Collection comprises Klondike Solitaire, Pyramid Solitaire, FreeCell Solitaire, Spider Solitaire, and TriPeaks Solitaire all bundled together. ![]() The Birth of Microsoft Solitaire Collection Instead, they offered a brand new all-in-one app called Microsoft Solitaire Collection and it is available for free to download from Microsoft Store. Indeed, Microsoft removed all the classic desktop versions of Hearts, Minesweeper, and of course, Solitaire from both Windows 8 and Windows 10. ![]() Microsoft wanted to create an ad-based app to generate revenue from their solitaire and card games. Switching to Opt-In, Ad-Based Solitaire Apps ![]() Besides, it was costing Xbox Studios a lot of money to design, develop, and maintain all the classic Windows solitaire games. The Microsoft solitaire games were so popular that Microsoft wanted to profit from them. There are many reasons that may explain why Microsoft removed Solitaire, along with other classic Windows games like Minesweeper and Hearts… Microsoft Wanted to Monetize Its Solitaire Game Collection ![]() The answer to why Microsoft Windows got rid of the legacy Solitaire games from its pre-installed package is complicated. ![]()
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