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July 16, 2025

Xbox Insiders Can Now Stream Xbox Console-Only Games On PC

Microsoft has enhanced its "Stream your own game" feature, allowing Xbox Insiders to stream any Xbox game they own directly on PC. This update follows previous rollouts to TVs, browsers, and consoles. The feature is available exclusively to Xbox Insiders who are Game Pass Ultimate members and can be accessed through the Xbox PC app in 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming operates. Players can stream from over 250 supported titles without installation. The game library is expanding, though it currently does not include older Xbox and Xbox 360 titles. Microsoft is also promoting its Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, enabling gamers to purchase titles once and play them across multiple devices, including the upcoming Xbox ROG Ally Windows handhelds.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

Xbox ‘Stream Your Own Game’ Now Available on PC For Select Titles Only

Microsoft's Xbox division has launched the "Stream your own game" feature for PC users, allowing access to a library of over 250 games without extensive downloads or installations. This feature is available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers who are part of the Xbox Insiders Program in 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming (beta) is supported. The program includes popular titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy and enables users to play console-exclusive games on PCs.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

Microsoft Tests Streaming Xbox Games on PC

Microsoft's Xbox division is testing a new feature that allows users to stream their personally owned games through the Xbox PC app, eliminating lengthy installations. This feature is currently available to Xbox Insiders with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription and enables players to access their game libraries on Windows devices using cloud technology. The app manages processing on remote servers, conserving local storage and reducing download times. This initiative is part of Microsoft's strategy to unify its gaming ecosystem and respond to competition from services like Nvidia's GeForce Now and Amazon's Luna. The feature aims to democratize access to games without requiring a subscription for owned titles. Challenges include reliance on internet connectivity and privacy concerns regarding cloud data management. If successful, this could lead to broader integration across Xbox platforms, including smart TVs. Feedback from Insiders will influence the rollout pace.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

Xbox’s ‘Stream your own game’ feature now extends to PC

Xbox's "Stream your own game" feature allows users to stream supported games directly from the cloud to their PCs, bypassing the need for a console. Access is limited to Xbox Insiders with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. The feature has been rolled out across various devices, including Xbox consoles, smart TVs, browser platforms, and Meta Quest headsets. Microsoft currently offers over 250 supported games, including titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Star Wars Outlaws, Cyberpunk 2077, and Hogwarts Legacy. Users must own digital versions of games to stream them, and the service is available only in the 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming operates. Joining the Xbox Insider program is required to access this feature, but it is free of charge.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now steam owned games to PC

Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can stream over 250 games through the Xbox App on PCs, available to Xbox Insiders. This feature includes console-exclusive games not previously playable on the Xbox PC app. Users can access the Cloud Gaming section to stream their game catalog. The library of streamable titles will continue to grow with additional console-only games and Xbox Play Anywhere titles expected in the future.

AppWizard

July 15, 2025

Stream your Xbox games on your PC via new update

Xbox has expanded its 'Stream Your Own Game' feature for Xbox Insiders with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, allowing them to stream select titles directly through the Xbox PC app. This feature is now available in all 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) operates and includes access to console-only titles and a collection of over 200 supported games. Users can stream games without installation by selecting titles from their library in the Cloud Gaming section of the Xbox PC app. Other recent updates to the Xbox PC app include a Game Bar Compact Mode, a new Consolidated Home UI, and various Game Bar and Widgets updates.

AppWizard

July 15, 2025

Xbox Insiders Can Now Stream Select Owned Xbox Games via Xbox PC App with Game Pass Ultimate

Microsoft has announced a new feature for the Xbox PC app that allows Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream select games they own. This feature is part of the "Stream Your Own Games" initiative and is available to Xbox Insiders in 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) operates. Users can access this feature by navigating to the Cloud Gaming section in the app, with over 250 games currently supported. Interested users can join the Insider Hub by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub app or stream games through a web browser at Xbox.com/play.

AppWizard

July 15, 2025

Xbox Game Pass Users Will Be Able to Stream Console Exclusive Games to Play on PC

Xbox is enhancing gaming accessibility by allowing Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming Preview to stream console games directly on their PCs. This feature is part of their initiative to bridge the gap between console, PC, and mobile platforms. Over 250 console games, including recent hits and classic titles, are available for streaming on PC. The feature is accessible via the Xbox PC app in 28 countries, but only for users who own digital copies of the games.

AppWizard

June 25, 2025

Forget about Steam in the Xbox PC app — I want Game Pass in the app I actually use

Microsoft plans to integrate the Xbox PC app with leading PC gaming stores to streamline access to games, allowing users to manage their libraries from a single location. This update is currently available to Xbox Insiders for testing and may roll out more broadly with the launch of the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X later this year. Users will be able to launch games from Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, and other significant PC storefronts, but Steam is not included in this initial list. The Xbox app has faced criticism for its usability compared to Steam, with issues like bugs and slow download speeds. The primary barrier to bringing PC Game Pass to Steam is likely financial, as Valve takes a percentage of transactions on its platform. As of February 2024, Game Pass has 34 million subscribers across Xbox and PC. The new game aggregation feature in the Xbox PC App is being rolled out, allowing users to select which third-party storefronts to display.

AppWizard

June 24, 2025

Microsoft Brings Steam Games to Xbox PC App for a Unified Gaming Library

Microsoft is testing a new version of its Xbox app for Windows, which will feature a combined library that includes games from various storefronts like Steam and Battle.net. Users will be able to view and launch these games directly within the Xbox app, eliminating the need to switch between different launchers. Games installed from supported storefronts will automatically appear in the "My library" section and the "Most recent" list in the sidebar. Users can join the gaming preview by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub on their Windows PCs, with the feature expected to roll out later this year.