Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have a new perk to enjoy: the ability to stream select games directly to their Xbox consoles without the need for downloading. This exciting update was announced in a recent Xbox Wire news post, highlighting that members can now stream games from the Game Pass catalog, as well as certain games they own, on their Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles through cloud streaming.
Previously, this feature was available on smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, and Meta Quest headsets, but this marks the first time it's been extended to Xbox consoles. This advancement allows users to bypass the time-consuming process of downloading games and helps conserve valuable hard drive space.
To access this feature on your Xbox console, follow these steps:
- Go to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games.
- Cloud playable games will be marked with a cloud badge on their game page. Use the Filter option to quickly find these games by selecting Ready to play > Cloud gaming.
- To start playing, select the game and choose Play with Cloud Gaming. You can also start streaming directly from the Store app after purchasing select cloud playable games.
Conversely, users can stream any game installed on their Xbox consoles to devices with supported web browsers via this link. Note that this feature is no longer supported on the Xbox mobile app but remains available on phones through the browser link. Xbox is also working to extend this feature to Samsung and Amazon Fire smart TVs, as well as Meta Quest headsets.
Additionally, Xbox announced that starting this month, Xbox and Xbox 360 backward compatible games will also support remote play.
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Xbox emphasizes that these updates are part of a broader effort to optimize storage space on Xbox consoles. A new feature in the console's settings, accessible via My Games & Apps > Manage, offers recommendations for managing hard drive space more efficiently.
In response to the increasing size of game installations, such as those for Call of Duty and Baldur's Gate 3, Xbox has been actively working to expand storage options. For those needing additional space, we've compiled a list of the best storage solutions for the Xbox Series X and S, especially useful if you're not ready to invest in the newer Xbox models with enhanced built-in storage.
