Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Now Streams Select Games on Consoles

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have a thrilling new perk at their fingertips: the ability to stream a selection of games directly to their Xbox Series X, S, and Xbox One consoles without needing to download them. This exciting update was shared via an Xbox Wire news post, highlighting that members can now dive into the Game Pass catalog and even stream select games they already own, all through cloud streaming.

Previously, this cloud streaming feature was accessible on smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, and Meta Quest headsets, but its expansion to Xbox consoles marks a significant milestone. This advancement not only saves time but also conserves valuable hard drive space, allowing gamers to jump straight into the action without the wait.

To take advantage of 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 distinctive cloud badge. To streamline your search, use the filters by selecting Filter > Ready to play > Cloud gaming. Once you've found a game you want to play, select it and choose Play with Cloud Gaming. You can also start streaming directly from the Store app after purchasing select cloud-playable games.

Conversely, if you have games installed on your Xbox, you can stream them to devices with supported web browsers using this link. Note that this feature is no longer supported on the Xbox mobile app, but remains accessible on phones via the browser link. Xbox is also working to extend this feature to Samsung and Amazon Fire smart TVs, as well as Meta Quest headsets.

Additionally, Xbox has announced that starting this month, Xbox and Xbox 360 backward compatible games will also support remote play, further enhancing the gaming experience for its users.

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This move is part of Xbox's broader initiative to optimize storage space on its consoles. The Xbox Wire post also introduced a new feature in the console's settings designed to help users manage their hard drive space more effectively. You can find this feature under My Games & Apps > Manage, where Xbox offers recommendations for cleaning up your storage.

In response to the ever-increasing size of game installations, such as those for Call of Duty and Baldur's Gate 3, Xbox has been actively working to expand storage solutions. For those still in need of more space, even with these new features, we've compiled a list of the best storage options for the Xbox Series X and S. This is especially useful if you're not ready to invest in the newer Xbox models that come with enhanced built-in storage.