Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Stream Select Games on Consoles

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have unlocked an exciting new perk: the ability to stream select games directly to their Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles without the need for downloading. This groundbreaking feature was announced today via an Xbox Wire news post, expanding the cloud streaming capabilities previously available on smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, and Meta Quest headsets to consoles for the first time. This innovation helps players save time on downloads and conserve valuable hard drive space.

To take advantage of this feature, Xbox users can follow these simple steps:

• Go to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games.
• Look for the cloud badge on the game pages indicating cloud playability. Use filters by choosing Filter > Ready to play > Cloud gaming to find suitable games more quickly.
• Select the desired game and click Play with Cloud Gaming to start streaming immediately.
• Additionally, users can stream any game installed on their Xbox consoles to devices with supported web browsers via a provided link.

Please note that while this feature is no longer supported on the Xbox mobile app, it remains accessible on mobile devices through the browser link. Xbox is also expanding this feature to Samsung and Amazon Fire smart TVs, and Meta Quest headsets.

Starting this month, Xbox and Xbox 360 backward compatible games will also support remote play, further enhancing the gaming experience across multiple devices.

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This latest development is part of Xbox's broader strategy to optimize storage space on its consoles. The Xbox Wire post highlights a new feature in the console's settings designed to help users manage their hard drive space more effectively. This feature can be accessed through My Games & Apps > Manage, offering recommendations for cleaning up storage.

In response to the growing size of game installations, such as those seen in games like Call of Duty and Baldur's Gate 3, Xbox has been actively working on storage solutions. For those still needing more space, we've covered the best storage options for Xbox Series X and S. These are particularly useful if you're not looking to invest in the newer Xbox models that come with increased built-in storage.