Microsoft Rolls Out Official Support For Xbox Game Pass On Fire TV

Over at Microsoft, it remains no secret that the Xbox company is pushing a new effort to reach as many players as possible – even without the namesake console itself. With mobile gaming a forefront for this initiative, so is game streaming. Back in 2021, Microsoft shared one of its planned endeavors included support for dedicated apps on smart TVs to bring the Xbox experience without committing to a home console.

And, of course, that is now being realized in 2024. Already, Microsoft has revealed that Amazon Fire Stick owners can now access Xbox Game Pass directly and cutting out the console entirely. What’s more, there are now bundles that further advertise this new effort. On Amazon, there are new listings for a Firestick & Xbox controller as well as Fire Stick TV bundle now up for purchase.

This week, the partnership between Microsoft & Amazon continues as official support for Xbox Game Pass on Fire TV is now available. Support is available for select displays, but, Microsoft lists both Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) and Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) are now compatible with the Xbox app.

For gamers looking for a convenient and affordable way to play their favorite Xbox titles, a new collaboration between Xbox and Amazon has you covered. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can access and play hundreds of cloud-enabled games directly through the Xbox app on select Fire TV devices—no console required.

This integration brings the vast Xbox Game Pass Ultimate game library to your TV with just a compatible Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube and Bluetooth-enabled controller, making gaming more available. From epic RPGs like Starfield and Fallout 4 to high-octane racers like Forza Horizon 5, you can experience console-quality gaming through cloud gaming.

“This announcement is an extension of Amazon’s commitment to bringing the best entertainment experiences to our customers, including top-tier cloud gaming options. For casual gamers or those new to the hobby, it provides an easy, low-cost entry point to explore the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library.

“Hardcore gamers can use it as a convenient way to play on another TV or take their games on the go. This increased availability and flexibility provide an ideal jumping-on point for anyone looking to see what the buzz around cloud gaming is all about,” Amazon adds in the press release. The firm also advertises the new source of Fallout content thanks to this arrangement with Xbox.

“The Xbox app arrives on Fire TV devices just in time for Fallout fans to fully immerse themselves in the celebrated post-apocalyptic franchise. In addition to being able to play fan favorites like Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 through the cloud on select Fire TV devices, they can now dive into the widely acclaimed Fallout TV series, that premiered on Prime Video in April.”

This plays in part with the increased number of activity that spruced from the live-action show earlier this spring. In an earnings call, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explained that activity for Fallout on Xbox Game Pass increased 5x normal since the show aired. You can read the full report by heading here.

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Source: Amazon