I just got my first app posted in the Windows Store ! Unfortunately, it is made with Visual Studio because as yet, Xojo does not support Metro apps. Maybe after iOS support which is page based as well it will be easier to have a XPlat environment for such apps ?
Xojo desktop apps can be displayed in the Windows store anyway. It is not quite as straightforward as the Mac App Store, but it is possible.
Here are the main requirements :
- Apps must be signed with Verisign code signing certificate ($499 a year)
- Only professional developer accounts can post ($99 a year)
- Apps must be tested for compatibility (Windows test kits are free)
- Apps listed are not sold by the Windows Store and links must be made to the owner online sales interface
More at http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/dn322034(v=vs.85).aspx
I have found the Windows Store to be not that far from the MAS in terms of usage. But was pleasantly surprised by the speed of processing and review. They say it can take up to 5 days (just like the MAS), and it was done in one. Now I shall see if sales are as good