The Xbox app on PC has become much more useful. You can now use it to stream games from your Xbox Series X / S. Additionally, the app can now stream all available console titles via the cloud to Xbox Game Pass.
Microsoft noted that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers in 22 countries can now play console titles through the cloud on Windows 10 (and soon Windows 11) PCs. As long as you have a subscription, a compatible controller, and a strong enough internet connection, all you need to do is press the Cloud Gaming button in the Xbox app and you will be able to stream console and PC games and play. alone or with friends.
This is the first time Microsoft has enabled remote play on PC for Xbox Series X / S – people can stream Xbox One games to PC since 2015. The company claims to have improved the stability of the functionality and added features such as as the ability to stream games from consoles in 1080p at up to 60 frames per second and play original Xbox and Xbox 360 games.
There are currently 294 console games available through the cloud on Game Pass Ultimate, compared to 115 PC games. These include certain EA games through the EA Play Bundle Membership.
Meanwhile, if you want to play a game on your X / S series but your TV is in use, you can access a session on your desktop or laptop instead. Remote play is also available on iOS and Android phones and tablets.
The update marks another milestone in Microsoft’s goal of bringing cloud gaming to as many devices as possible. Last month, the company announced that it would allow cloud gaming on Xbox consoles during the holiday season. Game Pass subscribers can stream games from the cloud through web browsers since June.
Summary of the news:
- Your Xbox Series X / S console can now stream games to your PC
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