Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Stream Select Games on Consoles

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have a new feature to enjoy: the ability to stream select games directly to their Xbox consoles without the need for downloads. This exciting development was announced today via an Xbox Wire news post, highlighting that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream games from the Game Pass catalog, as well as certain games they already own, on their Xbox Series X, Series S, and Xbox One consoles through cloud streaming.

Previously, cloud streaming 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 not only saves time but also helps conserve valuable hard drive space, making it easier for gamers to enjoy a broader selection of games without worrying about storage limitations.

To access this feature on your Xbox console, follow these steps:

• Go to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games.
• Look for games marked with a cloud badge, indicating they are cloud playable.
• Use the Filter option, select Ready to play > Cloud gaming to find games more quickly.
• Select the game you want to play and choose Play with Cloud Gaming.
• You can also start streaming directly from the Store app after purchasing select cloud-playable games.

Additionally, Xbox users can stream any game installed on their console to devices with supported web browsers via a provided link. Note that this feature is no longer available through the Xbox mobile app, but it remains accessible on phones via the browser link. Xbox is also working to bring this feature to Samsung and Amazon Fire smart TVs, as well as Meta Quest headsets.

In another significant update, 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 their ongoing efforts to optimize storage space on Xbox consoles. A new feature in the console's settings, located under My Games & Apps > Manage, offers recommendations for freeing up hard drive space, addressing the challenges posed by increasingly large game install sizes seen in titles like Call of Duty and Baldur's Gate 3. For those who still need more storage, we've highlighted some of the best storage options for Xbox Series X and S, particularly if you're not ready to invest in the newer models with increased built-in storage.