Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Stream Select Games on Consoles Now

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have just unlocked a game-changing perk: the ability to stream select games directly to their Xbox consoles without the need for downloads. This exciting update was announced today on Xbox Wire, highlighting that Ultimate members can now stream games from the Game Pass catalog, as well as certain games they already own, on their Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles through cloud streaming.

Previously, this feature was available on smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, and Meta Quest headsets, but its introduction to consoles marks a significant enhancement. This advancement allows users to bypass the time-consuming process of downloading games and conserve valuable hard drive space.

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

• Go to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games.
• Cloud playable games will be marked with a cloud badge on their game page. Use the filters to locate them quickly by selecting Filter > Ready to play > Cloud gaming.
• To begin streaming, 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 via this link. Note that this feature is no longer supported on the Xbox mobile app but remains accessible on phones through the browser link. Xbox is also working to extend this feature 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 also support remote play.

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

In response to the growing size of game installations, such as those for Call of Duty and Baldur's Gate 3, Xbox has been actively working to expand storage solutions. For those still in need of more space, even with these new features, we've compiled a list of the best storage options for the Xbox Series X and S. This is particularly useful if you're not ready to invest in the newer Xbox models that come with increased built-in storage.