Xbox Games Scraper

Extract comprehensive game data from Xbox.com with ease. Collect game titles, descriptions, genres, prices, ratings, and developer information at scale. Perfect for gaming research, market analysis, and content creation.

Features

• Complete Game Data — Extract titles, descriptions, genres, prices, ratings, and developer details
• Flexible Collection — Choose between quick overview or detailed game information
• Automatic Pagination — Handles multiple pages to reach your desired result count
• Reliable Extraction — Built-in error handling for consistent data collection
• Structured Output — Clean, organized data ready for analysis and integration

Use Cases

Gaming Market Research

Analyze Xbox game catalog trends, pricing strategies, and popular genres. Understand market positioning and identify emerging game categories for business decisions.

Content Creation

Build comprehensive game databases for gaming blogs, review sites, and content platforms. Gather detailed game information for articles, comparisons, and recommendations.

Competitive Analysis

Track Xbox game offerings against competitors. Monitor pricing, ratings, and release dates to understand market dynamics and consumer preferences.

Gaming Database Building

Create searchable game catalogs for gaming communities, libraries, or personal collections. Maintain up-to-date information on Xbox game availability and details.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/browse	Xbox.com games browse URL to start scraping
keyword	String	No	—	Game title or keyword to search for
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of games to collect
max_pages	Integer	No	10	Safety cap on number of pages to visit
collectDetails	Boolean	No	true	Visit game detail pages for complete information
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	—	Proxy settings for reliable scraping

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Output Data

Each item in the dataset contains:

Field	Type	Description
title	String	Game title
platform	String	Gaming platform (Xbox)
description	String	Game description
genres	Array	Game genres/categories
price	String	Current price
rating	String	User rating/score
release_date	String	Game release date
developer	String	Game developer/publisher
image_url	String	Game image URL
url	String	Xbox.com game page URL

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Usage Examples

Basic Game Collection

Extract games from the main browse page:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/browse",
    "results_wanted": 50
}

Keyword Search

Find specific games by title or keyword:

{
    "keyword": "Halo",
    "results_wanted": 20,
    "collectDetails": true
}

Large Scale Collection

Gather comprehensive game data for analysis:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/browse",
    "results_wanted": 200,
    "max_pages": 20,
    "collectDetails": true,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
    }
}

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Sample Output

{
    "title": "Halo Infinite",
    "platform": "Xbox",
    "description": "The legendary Halo franchise returns with the most expansive Master Chief campaign yet.",
    "genres": ["Action", "Shooter", "First-Person"],
    "price": "$59.99",
    "rating": "8.5/10",
    "release_date": "2021-12-08",
    "developer": "343 Industries",
    "image_url": "https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.12345.12345678987654321.12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789012",
    "url": "https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo-infinite"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Choose Active URLs

• Start with the main Xbox games browse page
• Verify URLs are accessible before large runs
• Test with different game categories

Optimize Collection Size

• Begin with smaller batches (20-50 games) for testing
• Scale up for production data collection
• Balance speed with data completeness

Use Residential Proxies

• Enable residential proxies for best reliability
• Avoid rate limiting on Xbox.com
• Ensure consistent data extraction

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Integrations

Connect your Xbox game data with:

• Google Sheets — Export for team analysis and reporting
• Airtable — Build searchable game databases
• Slack — Get notifications on new game releases
• Webhooks — Send data to custom applications
• Make — Create automated gaming workflows
• Zapier — Trigger actions based on game data

Export Formats

Download data in multiple formats:

• JSON — For developers and API integrations
• CSV — For spreadsheet analysis and reporting
• Excel — For business intelligence dashboards
• XML — For system integrations and feeds

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many games can I collect?

You can collect all available games from Xbox.com. The practical limit depends on your Apify plan and run time constraints.

Can I search for specific game types?

Yes, use the keyword parameter to search for specific games, series, or developers. The scraper will find matching results.

What if some game data is missing?

Some fields may be empty if Xbox.com doesn't provide that information for certain games. This is normal and doesn't affect other data.

How often should I run the scraper?

Run frequency depends on your needs. For current pricing and availability, run weekly. For new releases, consider daily or real-time monitoring.

Can I collect data from specific Xbox regions?

The scraper works with Xbox.com regional sites. Use the appropriate regional URL in startUrl for localized content.

Is the data real-time?

Data reflects Xbox.com at the time of scraping. For the most current information, run the scraper regularly.

What proxy settings should I use?

Residential proxies provide the best reliability for Xbox.com scraping. Configure them in the proxyConfiguration parameter.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with Xbox.com terms of service and applicable laws. Use data responsibly and respect rate limits.