Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) will come to Xbox App on Windows in selected countries

If you were hunting for a GPU in the middle of a chip crisis and have been frustrated not being able to get one at MSRP then cloud gaming is a great solution for you. If you are already an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate owner, then you already enjoy playing games on your phone, tablet or any device.

However, now using the Xbox app on Windows you can also play games using cloud gaming for those signed up for the Insider Programme. So, even if you have an old PC, you can turn this into a gaming machine using Xbox Cloud Gaming which is already free with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Today, we’re excited to announce we’re bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) to the Xbox App on Windows 10 PCs for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in 22 countries who are part of the Insider program.

Xbox Cloud Gaming with the Xbox App provides the same great Xbox experience you’re used to: Play over 100 high-quality Xbox console games with your friends; pick up from a saved game you started on your Xbox; or try out a whole new game from the Xbox Game Pass library to decide if you want to download it to your console.

With Xbox Cloud Gaming, you can turn all types of PCs into a gaming device, from brand-new budget computers to older machines with low specs. All you need to do is connect a compatible controller via Bluetooth or USB, launch the Xbox app, click the “cloud games” button, select your game and start playing. We’ve also added some new features to help you get started, including easy-to-access information on controller and network status, social features to stay connected with friends, and the ability to invite people – even those also playing on cloud without the game installed – to join you in a game.

If you do not own the Game Pass Ultimate you have to pay $15 a month while you can pay only $1 for the first month, visit xbox.com/cloudgaming to learn more.