Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have a new perk to enjoy: the ability to stream select games directly to their consoles without the need for downloads. This exciting update was shared via an Xbox Wire news post, revealing that members can now stream games from the Game Pass catalog, along with certain games they own, on their Xbox Series X, 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 its debut on Xbox consoles. This innovation allows users to bypass lengthy download times and conserve valuable hard drive space.
To access this feature, Xbox provides the following instructions:
- To start streaming from an Xbox console, go to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games.
- Cloud playable games will display a cloud badge on the game page. Use filters to find games more quickly. Choose Filter > Ready to play > Cloud gaming. To start playing, select the game and then choose Play with Cloud Gaming. Start streaming directly from the Store app after buying 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 accessible 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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According to Xbox, these updates are part of a broader effort to optimize storage space on Xbox consoles. The Xbox Wire post highlights a new feature in the console's settings that offers recommendations for managing hard drive space, accessible via My Games & Apps > Manage menu.
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 still in need of more space, even with these new features, we've compiled a list of the best storage solutions for the Xbox Series X and S. This is especially useful if you're not ready to invest in the newer Xbox models that come with enhanced built-in storage.
