Microsoft has added a feature to its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription: the ability to play your own games in streaming, not just those in the catalog.
It’s obviously a cloudy week. While Sony has just added ability to play streamed games on PlayStation Portal (excluding PS5), Microsoft is integrating the new feature into its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Subscribers can now also play games from their library via streaming.
IN his press releaseMicrosoft states “ that Game Pass Ultimate members can stream a selection of games they already own. » Numerama tested the function on an iMac and confirms that it works perfectly.
You can stream Xbox games
What do I need to stream Xbox games?
To stream Xbox games you own, you need:
- Subscription Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (the most expensive formula);
- Internet access (20 Mbps or more, with 5 GHz Wi-Fi or ideally with an Ethernet connection);
- Compatible game;
- Compatible reading device;
- With a controller.
Then simply use your browser (Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Apple Safari) and navigate to this address with your Xbox credentials. You can play on your computer, smartphone or tablet. TVs (example: those from Samsung), such as Amazon Fire products and Meta Quest 2, 3 or Pro headphones are also compatible.
On the other hand, the Xbox application for PC and Xbox consoles cannot yet benefit from it – but this is planned for next year, according to Microsoft.
How does Xbox game streaming work?
Once you’re in the dedicated portal, you just need to click on a compatible game and the cloud gaming magic will work if you’re an owner. The game in question may not be installed on the Xbox console. It just has to be in your library.
Which Xbox games are compatible with game streaming?
When this feature launches, not all games you own will necessarily be compatible. Microsoft lists 50 titles, incl Cyberpunk 2077 (which we tried), Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Baldur’s Gate 3, Hades, Star Wars Outlaws or even Hogwarts heritage.
” This library will continue to grow thanks to our collaboration with partners around the world », Specified by Microsoft.