Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have just been treated to a fantastic new perk: the ability to stream select games directly to their Xbox consoles without the need to download them. This exciting feature was announced in a recent Xbox Wire news post, which detailed that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream games from the Game Pass catalog, as well as certain games they already own, on their Xbox Series X, S, and Xbox One consoles through cloud streaming.
Previously, this cloud streaming capability was available on smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, and Meta Quest headsets, but its extension to Xbox consoles is a first. This advancement allows users to bypass the often time-consuming process of downloading games and conserves valuable hard drive space.
To take advantage of this feature on an Xbox console, follow these steps: Navigate to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games. Games that are available for cloud streaming will feature a distinctive cloud badge on their game page. To streamline your search, you can use filters by selecting Filter > Ready to play > Cloud gaming. Once you've found a game, simply select it and choose Play with Cloud Gaming to start streaming. Additionally, you can initiate streaming directly from the Store app after purchasing select cloud playable games.
In a related update, Xbox has also made it possible to play any game installed on your Xbox console via streaming on devices equipped with supported web browsers, accessible through this link. Note that this feature is no longer supported on the Xbox mobile app, but remains available on smartphones via the provided browser link. Xbox is actively working on extending this feature to Samsung and Amazon Fire smart TVs, as well as Meta Quest headsets.
Furthermore, Xbox has announced that, starting this month, Xbox and Xbox 360 backward compatible games will also support remote play, enhancing the gaming experience across a wider array of devices.
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All these developments are part of Xbox's broader initiative to optimize storage space on its consoles. The Xbox Wire post highlights a new feature within the console's settings designed to help users manage their hard drive space more effectively. This can be accessed through the My Games & Apps > Manage menu.
In recent years, Xbox has been actively addressing the challenge of increasing game install sizes, such as those seen in games like Call of Duty and Baldur's Gate 3. For those who still require more storage despite these updates, we've outlined some of the best storage solutions for the Xbox Series X and S. These are particularly useful if you're not keen on investing in the newer Xbox models that offer enhanced built-in storage over the original versions.
