Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Stream Select Games on Consoles Now

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have a new perk to enjoy: the ability to stream select games directly to their consoles without the need for downloads. This exciting update was announced in a recent Xbox Wire news post, highlighting that members can now stream games from the Game Pass catalog, as well as specific games they already own, on their Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles through cloud streaming.

Previously, this feature was accessible on smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, and Meta Quest headsets, but its introduction to Xbox consoles marks a significant expansion. This advancement allows gamers to bypass lengthy downloads and conserve valuable hard drive space.

To access this feature on your Xbox console, follow these steps:

• Go to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games.
• Games that are available for cloud streaming will display a cloud badge on their page. To quickly locate these games, apply filters 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.

On the flip side, 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 it remains available on smartphones through the browser link. Xbox is also working on extending this feature to Samsung and Amazon Fire smart TVs, as well as Meta Quest headsets.

In another noteworthy update, Xbox announced that starting this month, Xbox and Xbox 360 backward compatible games will also support remote play.

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According to Xbox, these updates are part of a broader initiative to free up storage space on Xbox consoles. The Xbox Wire post introduces a new feature in the console's settings that offers recommendations for managing hard drive space, accessible through My Games & Apps > Manage.

In response to the growing size of game installs, such as those seen in games like Call of Duty and Baldur's Gate 3, Xbox has been actively working on expanding storage options. If you find yourself needing more space despite these changes, and you're not ready to invest in the new Xbox models with increased built-in storage, check out our guide on the best storage options for the Xbox Series X and S.