The new direction that Microsoft is heading with Xbox and its overall gaming division is an open-end portal for users to establish a hub for its purchased titles – across all supported platforms. On PC, its new ‘Xbox PC’ platform already rolled out its update to integrate storefronts outside of Xbox. And that is just the start for this. The firm has been eager to dish out cloud streaming on PC too.
Back in 2021, console streaming was enabled for Windows 10 so users can access their library on a different peripheral. Additionally, this went on to segue the launch of Xbox Cloud Gaming on console for supported titles too. Via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can play games without the burden of installing. This went a step further more recently in 2024 where your purchase library was finally greenlit for Xbox Cloud Gaming.
And while the Xbox firm is still working on bettering its infrastructure for Xbox Cloud Gaming, it is implementing more features for the greater ecosystem. Alike your purchase library being open to streaming, now the same is hitting Xbox PC. It was announced this week that Xbox Insider rings can soon access your titles for streaming on Windows.
“Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming Preview who are also Game Pass Ultimate members can stream select console games they own beyond the Game Pass catalog on the Xbox PC app in the 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) is supported,” Xbox platform senior product manager Anu Reddy writes in the Xbox Wire post.
“Now, we’re bringing that same flexibility to PC, allowing you to stream eligible games you already own without needing to install them directly from the Xbox PC app. This saves time, conserves hard drive space, and gives you more flexible access to your library through cloud gaming. Even better, this feature includes console-only games that previously couldn’t be played using the Xbox PC app.
“Just head to the Cloud Gaming section in the Xbox PC app, look for the Stream your own game catalog, choose a supported title you own, and start playing instantly. You can see the full list of over 250+ supported games here. You can expect even more games including console-only games and Xbox Play Anywhere titles to be added to the collection over time. You choose how and where to play. We’re just making it easier to get there—with more flexibility, more access, and more games at your fingertips.”
Are you excited for this new feature now on the way to PC?
Source: Xbox Wire
