Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)
Stream hundreds of high-quality games anywhere with Game Pass Ultimate, and more.
Play together across devices
Tap into the heart of Xbox with a community of millions of players ready and waiting to play together. Connect and play with others from a shared library of games, whether they’re on the other side of the world or sitting right next to you.
Pick up and play
Start a game on your console and keep playing it across supported mobile devices, tablets and PCs. Get right to the game when your friends are ready to play, even while you’re installing or downloading to your console.
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Cloud gaming is available on supported PCs, consoles, mobile phones, tablets, selected Samsung smart TVs and selected Meta Quest VR headsets, with more devices coming soon.
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Xbox app on Windows PC
Discover, download, play games, and more with the Xbox app on Windows PC. See what your friends are playing and chat with them across devices.**
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Xbox consoles
Play on your Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. Experience games right from the cloud.
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Xbox app on TVs
Stream Xbox games directly on selected Samsung 2020 and newer TVs, plus Amazon Fire TV.
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Join Game Pass Ultimate
- Play hundreds of high-quality games with friends on console, PC and cloud
- New games added all the time
- Xbox Game Studios titles the same day as release
- Member discounts and deals
- Free Perks including in-game content and partner offers
- Online console multiplayer
- EA Play membership included
- Unlock Riot Games benefits
Backbone One for iOS
Next-level gaming has never been more magical and effortless. Just connect the controller to your iPhone, press the Backbone Button to open the app, and start playing games in seconds.
8BitDo SN30 Pro
SN30 Pro is a retro-style controller with Ultimate Software support that provides control over every piece of your controller: customise button mapping, adjust stick & trigger sensitivity. Includes an ultra high quality mobile gaming clip for the widest array of smartphones possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Xbox Cloud Gaming allows you to play hundreds of console games on the devices you already have. Play supported free-to-play games like Fortnite with a free Microsoft account, or hundreds of games with a Game Pass Ultimate membership.
Project xCloud was the name of our public cloud gaming technology preview and was the first chapter of a multi-year journey. The Project xCloud (Preview) program has closed. Thanks to all of your testing and feedback, we have moved to the next chapter and are now offering the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) experience as part of Game Pass Ultimate memberships at no additional cost.
To play console games from the cloud on your device you’ll need the following:
i. An active Game Pass Ultimate membership and supported game in a supported region. To play selected free-to-play games with cloud gaming, all you need is a free Microsoft account in a supported region.
ii. A supported device including Windows PC, Apple or Android phones and tablets, Xbox console, selected Samsung 2020 and newer TVs plus Amazon Fire TV, selected Meta Quest VR headsets, and more.
iii. A compatible controller connected via Bluetooth or USB. Selected games can be played with Xbox touch controls.
iv. A Wi-Fi/4G data connection with minimum of 10Mbps down-speed. Please note, some devices may require 20Mbps for the best quality. We recommend using a 5Ghz Wi-Fi connection.
v. If playing on Xbox.com, a supported browser such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Safari.
Select free-to-play games and most titles in the Game Pass catalogue are available to play from the cloud. To explore the full catalogue of games playable from the cloud, visit xbox.com/play. Game titles, number, features and availability vary over time, by region, Game Pass plan and platform.
Please visit our support hub for an up-to-date list of supported devices.
The recurring billing feature is switched on by default, meaning you'll automatically pay for a new subscription period when your current period ends.
You can switch recurring billing off and back on through your Microsoft account or from your console. Learn more about stopping recurring billing at Microsoft Support.
If you did not want to be charged for recurring billing, but failed to switch off recurring billing before your payment was processed, you’re still entitled to a refund of your most recent recurring billing charge if you cancel your subscription within 30 days after payment. This refund right is limited to one time per Microsoft account, per subscription product. You can submit such a refund request to our Support team: Request a refund.
To play console games from the cloud on your device, you’ll need a high-speed internet connection (ISP fees apply). Best performance will be achieved at rates of 10 Mbps on mobile devices, 20 Mbps on consoles, PCs and tablets and 5GHz WiFi or mobile data connection. Streaming performance is affected by internet connection, user location, device and other factors. Your gameplay on other devices may be limited. Streamed games may have limited functionality, for example:
- Limited video resolution;
- Limited audio outputs;
- Limited game save storage (cloud saves only);
- Limited in-game purchases;
- Limited user-generated content functionality;
- Limited companion app support; and/or
- Limited accessory and peripheral support.
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Xbox Subscription Terms:
Seexbox.com/subscriptionterms.
Cloud gaming:
Requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and supported controller (both sold separately). Selected regions (xbox.com/regions) and devices (xbox.com/cloud-devices); streaming limits apply, server availability and wait times may vary. Requires high-speed internet connection (ISP fees apply). See cloud gaming catalogue (xbox.com/play).
*Server availability and wait times may vary.
**System requirements vary by game; performance scales with higher-end systems. Playing games on the Xbox app on PC may require switching out of Windows S mode.
Game Pass Availability Notice:
Game titles, number, features and availability vary over time, by region, Game Pass plan and platform. See the current game library at xbox.com/xbox-game-pass/games. Learn more about supported regions at xbox.com/regions.
About Recurring Billing:
By subscribing you are authorising recurring payments made to Microsoft at the intervals you selected, until cancelled. To stop being charged, cancel your subscription in your Microsoft account (account.microsoft.com/services) or on your Xbox console, before the next billing date. Charges may be increased with at least 30 days notice as described in the Microsoft Store Terms of Sale.
