XBOX REMOTE PLAY

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Play remotely from your Xbox console

Play games installed on your console, including titles in the Game Pass catalogue, on any compatible PC, Android or iOS device. Currently Android and iOS excludes backward compatible titles from Xbox 360 or Original Xbox.


How to use Xbox remote play

Here’s what you’ll need to start playing

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Compatible phone, tablet or PC

Android with 6.0+, iOS 10+ and Windows 10/11 (v. 1903+)*

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Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console

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Compatible Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth

CONTROLLER READINESS
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A Microsoft account with Xbox profile

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Internet connection

5Ghz Wi-Fi or mobile data connection 10Mbps down

Download the Xbox app to get started

The app will guide you through set-up on your enrolled Xbox console. This includes a test to ensure your home network, console and controller are ready for Xbox remote play.

A Windows PC and mobile device display the set-up screen for Remote Play via the Xbox app. Minecraft characters are positioned on either side of the devices.
A selection of games available or coming soon with Game Pass including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Starfield, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Sea of Thieves.

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Frequently Asked Questions