Cloud Gaming (Beta) on PC Walkthrough | Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

TL;DR

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can access an Xbox console experience via the cloud on their PC, allowing them to play console version games with a controller.

Transcript

(upbeat music) - Hi, I'm Megan Spurr, community lead for Xbox Game Pass. In today's PC Community Update, we're talking about Cloud Gaming, with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which is open to Ultimate members, in the Xbox app on Windows. First and foremost, this is an Xbox console experience, you're accessing via the cloud. So it's different from the nat... Read More

Key Insights

• 🎮 Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate allows PC gamers to access an Xbox console experience through the cloud, providing a way to play console version games on their PC.
• 😶‍🌫️ Older computers that may not meet the requirements of brand new games can still enjoy the latest titles through cloud gaming.
• 🎮 Cloud gaming offers the ability to play Xbox console exclusives and games with friends on Xbox consoles without owning an Xbox console.
• 🎮 Access to over a hundred games is available through Cloud Gaming beta, and more console games will continue to be added.
• 🎮 An Xbox controller is preferred but not required for cloud gaming on PC, as other compatible controllers can also be used.
• 😀 The Xbox app on Windows and a stable internet connection are necessary to start cloud gaming on PC.
• 🎮 Cloud gaming on PC is a great option for PC gamers who want to try console games or play with friends on Xbox consoles without the need to download or own an Xbox console.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does accessing an Xbox console via the cloud on PC work?

When launching a cloud game, the PC connects to an Xbox console on a cloud server, providing an Xbox console experience on the PC. A controller is required, and the game is not downloaded or installed on the PC.

Q: Why would someone choose cloud gaming over traditional PC gaming?

Cloud gaming is a suitable option for gamers with older computers that may not meet the requirements of brand new games. It also allows access to Xbox console exclusives and the ability to play with friends on Xbox consoles without owning one.

Q: Can any controller be used for cloud gaming on PC?

While an Xbox controller is preferred, other compatible controllers, such as a DualShock 4, can also be used for cloud gaming on PC.

Q: What are the requirements to start cloud gaming on PC?

To start cloud gaming on PC, a user needs an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, a compatible controller, the Xbox app on Windows PC or a compatible web browser, and a stable internet connection.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on PC offers an Xbox console experience accessed through the cloud, different from native PC gaming.

• When launching a cloud game, the PC connects to an Xbox console on a cloud server, allowing players to borrow an Xbox console and play on their PC.

• Cloud Gaming is beneficial for PC gamers with older computers and for accessing Xbox classics or playing with friends on Xbox consoles without downloading or owning an Xbox console.