Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream their own games with xCloud

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Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream their own games with xCloud

Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming service beyond the select Game Pass titles currently available for streaming. The Xbox parent announced Wednesday that Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to stream select titles from their library of purchased games on supported devices. Following the announcement, the cloud streaming service went live in all 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) is available. The company also announced 50 titles now available for streaming, including popular games like Baldur’s Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding

Xbox Cloud Gaming, available to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, allows users to stream select titles from the Game Pass catalog on supported TVs and web browsers on iOS, Android, PCs, handhelds and tablets. With the new update, Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream select games they own on supported devices, even if those titles are not included in the Game Pass catalog. Xbox Cloud Gaming is currently available on Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, Meta Quest headsets, and via web browsers on PCs, smartphones, and tablets.

The new feature, currently available on TVs and through the web browser on supported devices, will make its way to Xbox consoles and the Xbox app on Windows next year, Microsoft confirmed. In his announcementthe company also shared a list of 50 titles available for purchase and streaming now. All editions of a supported title are available for streaming.

“Our library of cloud-playable titles will continue to grow as we work with our partners around the world to bring you a diverse and comprehensive selection of great games across devices,” said Ashley McKissick, Corporate Vice President, Xbox Experiences and Platforms Engineering, said.

How to start streaming games you own

To start streaming a game you own in a web browser on your PC, phone, tablet or handheld, go to https://xbox.com/play. Once you log into your Game Pass Ultimate membership, select ‘Stream your own game’ and search for cloud-playable titles you own or want to purchase and stream. You can connect a supported controller to your device and start playing. On PC, certain games also support mouse and keyboard input, Microsoft said.

On supported TVs, download and launch the Xbox app, while on supported VR headsets like Meta Quest, download the Xbox Cloud Gaming app. Sign in, select ‘Stream your own game’ and connect a supported controller to start playing.

Game Pass Ultimate subscription costs Rs. 829.00 per month in India. Membership includes access to a library of titles, new games at launch, online multiplayer, EA Play, Xbox Cloud and a number of discounts. However, Xbox Cloud Gaming is currently not available in India.