Xbox's 'stream your owned games to console' feature now available to all via Game Pass Ultimate

Following months of Xbox Insider testing, all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream a “select” number of their owned games to Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One consoles, without needing to install them first. It’s one of several Xbox features launching in April.

Microsoft first discussed giving Xbox players the ability to stream their owned games back in 2019, but the feature suffered multiple delays. It finally arrived last November, but was only available through a limited number of platforms – namely TVs and via browsers on supported devices such as tablets, smartphones, and Meta Quest headset. A month later, streaming to Xbox consoles was introduced to Insider testing, and it’s now available to everyone – provided they have a Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, at least.

The feature’s arrival means all Ultimate members can now stream games outside of those included in the Game Pass library, but only if they appear on Microsoft’s list of supported titles. At present, “100+” games are compatibile with the feature, and more are set to be added over time. Recent additions include Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2, Wanderstop, and Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – with the full list available on the Xbox website.

To begin using the feature, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers should fire up their console and navigate to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games. All supported titles include a cloud badge on their game page, and streaming is started by selecting the game and choosing the Play with Cloud Gaming option. It’s also possible to begin streaming directly from the Store app after purchasing a compatible game.