Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have just unlocked a thrilling new perk: the ability to stream select games directly to their Xbox consoles without the need for downloading. This exciting development was announced today via an Xbox Wire news post, expanding the cloud streaming feature to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles. Previously, this feature was accessible on smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, and Meta Quest headsets, but its integration into the console ecosystem marks a significant leap forward, saving users time and precious hard drive space.
Here’s how you can dive into this new feature:
- To initiate streaming from your Xbox console, navigate to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games.
- Games that are ready for cloud streaming will be marked with a distinctive cloud badge on their game pages. To quickly find these games, use the filter options: Filter > Ready to play > Cloud gaming. Once you've selected your desired game, choose Play with Cloud Gaming to begin streaming. You can also start streaming directly from the Store app after purchasing select cloud-playable games.
Conversely, if you have games installed on your Xbox console, you can stream them to devices with supported web browsers using this link. Note that this feature is no longer supported on the Xbox mobile app, but remains accessible on phones through the provided browser link. Xbox is also expanding this feature to Samsung and Amazon Fire smart TVs, as well as Meta Quest headsets.
Additionally, Xbox has announced that starting this month, Xbox and Xbox 360 backward compatible games will also support remote play, further enhancing the gaming experience across various devices.
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This move is part of Xbox's broader initiative to optimize storage space on their consoles. The Xbox Wire post highlights a new feature in the console's settings designed to help users manage their hard drive space more efficiently. You can find this feature under My Games & Apps > Manage, where the console will offer tailored recommendations for cleaning up your storage.
In response to the ever-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 solutions. For those still in need of more space, even with these new changes, we've compiled a list of the best storage options for the Xbox Series X and S. This is particularly useful if you're not ready to invest in the newer Xbox models that come with enhanced built-in storage.
