This month, there’s a whole new lineup of updates for the Xbox ecosystem that are bound to pique the interest of gamers. Among these are some user-friendly purchasing options on the mobile Xbox app, streaming capabilities directly from Xbox consoles, storage management tips, and several other improvements that are just around the corner for your go-to gadgets.
One of the top requests from the Xbox community is being fulfilled: soon, players can purchase games and additional content, sign up for Game Pass, and claim exclusive perks straight from the Xbox app on their phones. Imagine being game-ready the moment a new title like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 drops, and setting your console to pre-install it using just the app. Games such as Assassin’s Creed Shadows and MLB The Show 25 are also available, with the Xbox app making it simple for Ultimate members to use perks like the Sea of Thieves Seventh Serving Emote seamlessly.
Currently, this feature is being gradually introduced to beta users on both iOS and Android, with full availability expected soon on Google Play Store for Android and Apple Store for iOS. If you’ve already stored a payment method, the app will make purchases super convenient with just a couple of taps.
Excitingly, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream certain personal game collections directly on their Xbox consoles, alongside the Game Pass library. This extends to an array of devices like Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, Meta Quest headsets, and browsers on PCs, smartphones, and tablets. This feature eliminates the wait for game downloads and installations, letting you jump into the action faster.
To use this function on Xbox consoles, head over to My games & apps and then find your owned titles. A cloud symbol will mark which games can be played using Cloud Gaming. Filters can help streamline your search—just pick ‘Ready to play’ and ‘Cloud gaming’ to get started.
In addition to streaming from Xbox machines, there’s a treasure trove of over 100 cloud-ready games available for Game Pass Ultimate members to stream across compatible devices. Recent additions to this growing library include Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Kill It With Fire, and LEGO Marvel Superheroes, along with many others.
Even more are coming soon, such as Agatha Christie Murder on the Orient Express and Bratz Flaunt your fashion, to name a few. Check out the complete list of games that support cloud play on your favorite devices.
Xbox remote play has been expanded to include virtually any game on your console, easily accessed via xbox.com/remoteplay through compatible web browsers on any device. Though you won’t be able to play directly from the Xbox mobile app anymore, your browser will take it from here smoothly. Compatible devices like the Samsung Smart TVs and Meta Quest will soon join these ranks to enhance accessibility.
By compiling services like Xbox remote play and Xbox Cloud Gaming, you gain access across more devices, coupled with a streamlined store interaction via mobile apps, all while teams refine the experience further. There’s a treat, too—original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles will be streamable via remote play across compatible devices starting this month.
Today’s updates present a smarter way to clear up storage on Xbox consoles by highlighting unused add-ons and shrinkable games, plus advising the removal of duplicate titles and games you no longer access. Explore these options through My Games & Apps.
Game hubs on Xbox are seeing a revamp. Now, they offer comprehensive snapshots of the games you choose, showing stats, achievements, friends’ activities, recent captures, available add-ons, events, and more. A player-selected subset will see these hubs appear automatically when browsing through recent or installed games, allowing quick game launches. For those preferring a direct-to-game approach, a setting for bypassing game hubs is included—adjust this via personalization or through My games & apps’ manage options.
For those with a flair for style, the new South of Midnight dynamic background is available for Xbox Series X|S consoles, enabling a splash of personalization tied to this exciting game. To learn how to set your console background to this wallpaper, check the Xbox Support page.
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