How to play Xbox games on your phone

It is long past the time when you could only play console or video games from a TV. Your smartphone can be turned into a screen as long you have an Xbox and stable internet connectivity.

If you want to stop being tied to your TV when it comes to your Xbox One or Series X & S, we’ll teach you step-by-step how to play Xbox games on your phone via remote play streaming.

 

Requirements for Remote Play

Before we get into the tutorial, there are some things you need to do in order to use Xbox remote.

• Xbox One or Series X & S
• Phone with iOS 10+/Android 6.0+
• Bluetooth controller for Xbox wireless controller
• Internet connection at least 10 Mbps

An internet connection with good speed is essential to minimize lag and allow you to enjoy Xbox games on your smartphone as smoothly as possible.

 

How to play Xbox games on your phone

These are the steps you need to follow to stream Xbox games on your phone via remote play

1. Start your Xbox console by turning it on. Settings > Devices and Connections > Remote Features and turn on the ‘Remote features can be enabled’ option.
2. Turn on your Xbox controller Hold the Connect button Until the logo blinks quickly.
3. Open your phone’s bluetooth settings and tap on ‘Xbox Wireless Controller’ under new devices to pair it.
4. Download the Xbox app to your Android or iPhone and open it.
5. Login to Microsoft to make sure both devices can be connected to the same internet.
6. Tap on the ‘Remote access’ button in the top right corner and select ‘Remote control on this device’ to start streaming.
7. Play games on your smartphone with the Xbox controller

 

How to Use Cloud Gaming on Your Phone

Ever since Microsoft launched Xbox Cloud Gaming (formerly known as XCloud), it became possible to play Xbox titles even if you didn’t have a console.

You will need to purchase Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to access the cloud gaming service. Game Pass Ultimate costs $14.99/£10.99 a month.

Here are the steps to play via Xbox Cloud Gaming if you’re on your phone on Android and iPhone:

 

For Android

1. Install the Game Pass App on your mobile device.
2. Connect your Xbox controller or other bluetooth-enabled controllers to your phone.
3. Sign in to your Microsoft Account by opening the app
4. Switch to the ‘Cloud’ tab on the home screen.
5. Tap on your favorite title and click on the green ‘Play’ button to start streaming.

 

For iPhone

1. Start Safari and navigate to xbox.com/play.
2. Connect a bluetooth-enabled control to your iPhone through settings
3. Log in to your Microsoft Account. To create a shortcut for Xbox Cloud, tap on the ‘Share’ button and click on ‘Add to Homescreen’.
4. Select your favorite game and select ‘Play’ to begin streaming.

 

Tips for playing games on your phone

Xbox Remote Play, and Cloud Gaming are great options for gamers. These are some tips to make gaming more enjoyable.

• Buy a premium phone clip to protect your Xbox controller. Razer Kishi was specifically designed to do just that.
• If you have slow internet, use a 4G/5G data connection to avoid lag. However, data caps may apply.
• You can use a DualSense, Elite, or Nintendo Switch Pro controller. While many games have touch screen capabilities, it just isn’t as seamless as using a controller.

Check out the Xbox games that you can stream to your smartphone.

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