Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Stream Select Games on Consoles

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have been granted a thrilling new perk: the ability to stream select games directly to their consoles without the need for downloads. This innovative feature was announced today via an Xbox Wire news post, highlighting that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream games from the Game Pass catalog, as well as certain games they own, on their Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles through cloud streaming.

Previously, this cloud streaming capability was available on smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, and Meta Quest headsets. Now, for the first time, console users can enjoy the convenience of instant play without downloading, saving both time and valuable hard drive space.

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

• Navigate to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games.
• Cloud-enabled games will show a distinctive cloud badge on their game page. Use the Filter option > Ready to play > Cloud gaming to quickly find these games.
• Select the game you want to play and choose Play with Cloud Gaming. You can also start streaming directly from the Store app after purchasing select cloud-playable games.

In a reverse scenario, any game installed on your Xbox console can now be streamed on devices with supported web browsers through this link. Note that this feature is no longer supported on the Xbox mobile app but remains available on mobile devices via the browser link. Xbox is also working to extend this feature to Samsung and Amazon Fire smart TVs, and Meta Quest headsets.

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

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These enhancements are part of Xbox's broader initiative to optimize storage space on their consoles. A new feature in the console settings, accessible via My Games & Apps > Manage, now provides recommendations for cleaning up hard drive space, addressing the growing issue of large game install sizes exemplified by titles like Call of Duty and Baldur's Gate 3.

Xbox has been actively working on expanding storage solutions in response to these larger game sizes. If you find yourself still needing more space even after these updates, check out our breakdown of the best storage options for the Xbox Series X and S. These can be particularly useful if you're not ready to invest in the newer Xbox models that come with increased built-in storage.