Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Now Streams Select Games on Consoles

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have just unlocked a game-changing perk: the ability to stream select games directly to their Xbox Series X, S, and Xbox One consoles without the need for downloading. This exciting update was announced today via an Xbox Wire news post, highlighting that Ultimate members can now stream games from the expansive Game Pass catalog, along with "select games they own," through cloud streaming.

Previously, this feature was available on smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, and Meta Quest headsets, but this marks the first time it's being extended to Xbox consoles. This advancement is a game-changer for players, as it eliminates the wait times associated with downloads and conserves valuable hard drive space.

To access this feature on your Xbox console, simply navigate to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games. Games that are available for cloud streaming will be marked with a cloud badge on their game page. You can use filters to quickly find these games by selecting Filter > Ready to play > Cloud gaming. To start playing, select the game and then choose Play with Cloud Gaming. You can also start streaming directly from the Store app after purchasing select cloud-playable games.

Conversely, if you want to play games installed on your Xbox consoles via streaming on other devices, you can do so using supported web browsers through this link. Note that this feature is no longer supported on the Xbox mobile app but remains available on phones via the provided browser link. Xbox is also working to extend this feature to Samsung and Amazon Fire smart TVs, as well as Meta Quest headsets.

Starting this month, Xbox and Xbox 360 backward compatible games will also support remote play, adding yet another layer of convenience for gamers.

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All these updates are part of Xbox's broader initiative to optimize storage space on consoles. The Xbox Wire post also introduced a new feature in the console's settings that provides recommendations for managing hard drive space. You can find this in the My Games & Apps > Manage menu.

In response to the growing size of game installs, such as those seen in Call of Duty and Baldur's Gate 3, Xbox has been actively working to expand storage solutions. For those who still need more space, even with these updates, we've outlined some 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 with increased built-in storage.