Microsoft has introduced two new ways for PC users to play Xbox games remotely.
Following the latest updates to theXboxapp, Windows 10PCusers can stream Xbox Game Pass titles from the cloud and stream games from their home consoles.
“With these new updates, you now can play some of your favorite console titles on a wide range of PCs, even those that don’t have the specs required for certain PC titles,”Microsoftsaid.
To access the service, PC owners need to connect a compatible controller via Bluetooth or USB. Once the Xbox app is launched, users can select the ‘cloud gaming’ button and choose a Game Pass title to start playing.
Microsoft has also enabled remote play in the Xbox app, enabling users to streamXbox Series X/SandXbox Oneconsoles to PCs.
New stability updates allow for games to stream at 1080p up to 60fps, and add the ability to play selectXbox 360and original Xbox games, which Microsoft called “one of the most highly-requested features”.
Further reading
Microsoft plans to offer Xbox One users the ability to play Xbox Series X/S games later this year whenXbox Cloud Gaming comes to consoles. Xbox console game streaming will launch this holiday, with testing set to take place in the autumn.
Earlier today, Microsoft dated13 new titles coming to Xbox Game Passfor console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming including Lemnis Gate,Sable, Aragami 2, and Subnautica: Below Zero.
