Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members now have an exciting new perk that's set to revolutionize their gaming experience: the ability to stream games directly to their consoles without the need for downloading. This feature was unveiled in a recent Xbox Wire news post, announcing that Ultimate members can now stream games from the Game Pass catalog, as well as "select games they own" on their Xbox Series X, S, and Xbox One consoles through cloud streaming.
Previously, this streaming capability 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 new feature is a game-changer for users looking to save time and precious hard drive space, as it eliminates the need to download games before playing.
To access this feature on an Xbox console, follow these steps:
- Go to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games.
- Games that can be streamed will show a cloud badge on their page. Use the Filter > Ready to play > Cloud gaming options to find these 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, users can now play any game installed on their Xbox consoles via streaming on devices with supported web browsers using this link. Note that this feature is no longer available on the Xbox mobile app but can still be accessed on phones through the browser link. Xbox is also working on expanding this feature to Samsung and Amazon Fire smart TVs, as well as Meta Quest headsets.
In another exciting development, Xbox has announced that starting this month, Xbox and Xbox 360 backward compatible games will also support remote play.
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All these enhancements are part of Xbox's ongoing efforts to free up storage space on consoles. A new feature in the console's settings, accessible via My Games & Apps > Manage, will offer recommendations for cleaning up hard drive space, making it easier for users to manage their storage.
In recent years, Xbox has been tackling the issue of increasingly large game install sizes, seen in titles like Call of Duty and Baldur's Gate 3. For those needing additional storage despite these updates, we've outlined some of the best storage options for the Xbox Series X and S, particularly if you're not ready to invest in the new Xbox models with expanded built-in storage.
