How To Play Xbox Games On Mac Without Xbox

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Before now, if you fancied playing console games on your Mac, you'd need to use PlayStation 4's Remote Play to do so. Windows 10 users have been able to stream Xbox One titles to their PCs since.
Xbox owners can now access free-to-play games without an online subscription. By Giovanni Colantonio April 21, 2021. Microsoft has made online play free to all for a list of multiplayer titles.

On September 15, xCloud officially exited beta, allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users to play 150 games on Android phones by streaming the game on the from the cloud. It's not unlike a service like Google Stadia, this just has the backing of Microsoft and the impressive Xbox Game Pass library. If you want to set yourself up to play some Xbox Game Pass Ultimate games on your phone through xCloud, this is what you need to know.

Mar 08, 2018 In fact, a third-party company has released software that allows gamers to play Xbox One games on Mac. If you want to play the latest Xbox One exclusives on your Mac, keep on reading to find out how.

How to set up xCloud with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Setting up Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on your phone is a straightforward process.

How To Play Xbox Games On Mac Without Xbox

1. Download the Xbox Game Pass app

First, you'll have to download the Xbox Game Pass app from the Google Play Store or your respective Android phone's storefront. At this time, xCloud isn't supported on iOS because of Apple's terms of service were too restrictive until earlier this month.

2. Log in to the App using your Microsoft account

You'll have to connect your Microsoft account to the app before you can access your games online via the Cloud tab within the app.

3. Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

In order to play titles via xCloud, you will need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, which will be attached to your Microsoft account if you're already a subscriber.

The service normally costs $14.99 a month, but Microsoft is offering new subscribers their first month for only $1 in order to get more people into the service.

4. Start playing!

After that's all set up, you should be ready to go. Just choose one of the supported games, connect a controller, you will be able to start playing.

What Xbox Game Pass games support xCloud?

Overall, there are more than 150 Xbox Game Pass titles that support xCloud and Microsoft plans to add more to the service later. While you can find a full list on Xbox Wire, some of our favorites on the service day one include Batman: Arkham Knight, Battletoads, ClusterTruck, Destiny 2, Forza Horizon 4, Gears 5, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Sea of Thieves, and Yakuza 0.

Microsoft also promises in the aforementioned Xbox Wire article that some titles from EA Play will also support xCloud when that service is added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate later this year. All save data carries over to xCloud as well, so you don't have to worry about losing any progress when switching from console to mobile or vice versa.

Do I need a controller to play xCloud games?

For most Xbox Game Pass games supported by xCloud, you will need some sort of controller to play these games. For those that don't have an extra controller, Microsoft is starting to offer other options. First, they are partnering with third-party companies to produce accessories like the Razer Kishi, a $99 controller that transforms your phone into something that resembles an indie Nintendo Switch alternative.

If you want to spend any money on a peripheral, Microsoft is also starting to test touch controllers for xCloud games. For now, Minecraft Dungeons is the only game that supports it, featuring a 'fully-optimized, native touch controls and a redesigned UI to make it easy to navigate the inventory or in-game menu on a smaller screen' according to Xbox Wire.

That post also says 'the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate team will continue to work with developers to add touch to even more titles,' though, so more games will likely get touchscreen support in the future.

SETTINGS

You can play Xbox One games on your PC through two different methods.
Xbox Play Anywhere lets you download and play certain Xbox games on your PC.
You can also stream games from your Xbox to your Windows 10 computer, but you'll need a constant internet connection.
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If you ever wanted to play your Xbox One games on your PC, you're in luck. Many Xbox One games can be played easily on a Windows 10 computer. This is great for homes that share one Xbox console, since you won't have to compete to use the singular console.

There are two ways to play Xbox One games on your computer. The first method is through a service called Xbox Play Anywhere. The second option requires you to stream the game through Windows 10, which will require a constant internet connection. Here's a step-by-step guide for each method.

How to play Xbox One games on PC using Xbox Play Anywhere

If you already own a game that is included on the Xbox Play Anywhere list, you can play it on your PC for no additional charge, and you can sync your game data between your PC and Xbox One.

1. Go to the Xbox Play Anywhere website and log into your Microsoft account.

2. Head to this page and scroll through the list of games, and then click on the one you want to play. Keep in mind that if you don't already own the game, you'll need to purchase it.

3. Click 'Get' or 'Install.' If a pop-up appears requesting that you use the Microsoft Store app, click on the option that allows you to do so.

4. Once the game finishes installing, click 'Play' to launch the game. Have fun!

How to play Xbox One games on PC via streaming to Windows 10

If the game you want to play remotely isn't included on the Xbox Play Anywhere list, your only other option is to play it via streaming.

To do this, your PC and Xbox One will need to be on the same internet connection. You'll also need to make sure that both systems stay connected to the internet - if you lose your connection, you'll lose the stream.

You should also make sure that both devices are fully updated. If there are any updates pending, install them.

1. On your Xbox One's Home screen, press the Xbox button on the controller.

2. Navigate to the Profile & System tab, and select the 'Settings' option.

3. In to the 'Devices & connections' tab, select 'Remote features.'

4. Select 'Xbox app preferences.'

5. On the left-side menu, select either 'Allow connections from any device' or 'Only from profiles signed in on this Xbox.' On the right-side menu, select 'Allow game streaming to other devices.'

6. Using either Bluetooth or a USB connection, connect your Xbox One controller to your PC.

7. On your PC, click the Start button and type 'Xbox Console Companion' into the search bar. Once it appears, click 'Open.'

8. On your PC, open the Xbox Console Companion app. On the left sidebar, click on the icon that appears to resemble an Xbox console. When you hover your cursor over it, it will say 'Connection.'

9. Click on the Xbox console you wish to connect to.

© Jeremy Dreyfuss, Justin Gmoser/Business Insider If you have multiple consoles on the same network, you'll be able to connect to any that you've set up. Jeremy Dreyfuss, Justin Gmoser/Business Insider