Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Now Streams Select Games on Consoles

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have just received an exciting new perk: the ability to stream select games directly to their consoles without the need for downloading. This news was shared through an Xbox Wire post, which announced 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 using cloud streaming technology.

Previously, cloud streaming was available on smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, and Meta Quest headsets, but this marks the first time the feature has been extended to consoles. This development is a significant convenience for gamers, allowing them to bypass lengthy downloads and conserve valuable hard drive space.

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

• Go to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games.
• Cloud-enabled games will show a cloud badge on their game page. Use filters to quickly find these games by selecting Filter > Ready to play > Cloud gaming.
• To begin playing, select the game and choose Play with Cloud Gaming.
• You can also start streaming directly from the Store app after purchasing select cloud-playable games.

Conversely, users can stream any game installed on their Xbox consoles to devices with supported web browsers using this link. It's worth noting that this feature is no longer supported on the Xbox mobile app, but remains accessible on phones via the provided browser link. Xbox is also working on extending this functionality to Samsung and Amazon Fire smart TVs, as well as Meta Quest headsets.

In another exciting development, Xbox announced that starting this month, Xbox and Xbox 360 backward compatible games will support remote play, enhancing the gaming experience further.

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All these updates are part of Xbox's broader initiative to optimize storage space on consoles. A new feature in the console's settings will now offer recommendations for managing hard drive space, accessible through My Games & Apps > Manage.

In response to the increasing size of game installs, such as those for Call of Duty and Baldur's Gate 3, Xbox has been actively working to expand storage solutions. For those needing additional space despite these updates, we've highlighted some of the best storage options for Xbox Series X and S. These are particularly useful if you're not ready to invest in the newer Xbox models that come with enhanced built-in storage.