Microsoft’s new Xbox TV app streams games without a console later this month
Microsoft’s new Xbox TV app streams games without a console later this month
Later this month, Microsoft will release the Xbox TV software, which will let owners of Samsung's 2022 smart TVs and monitors to play Xbox games without a game console. Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will have access to over 100 games via Samsung's 2022 smart TVs, which will stream across the cloud and be powered by bespoke Xbox Series X technology. Even if you don't have a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you can stream Fortnite for free.
The Xbox TV app will work similarly to Netflix on TVs and will be available on June 30th in 27 countries through Samsung's gaming hub. Simply sign in with your Microsoft account and stream Xbox games through the app, just as you would using Xbox Cloud Gaming in a browser.
For the Xbox app, Microsoft and Samsung will support a wide range of controllers, including the Xbox controllers, Sony's DualSense, and many others. You simply pair a controller with your phone over Bluetooth and you're ready to go. Because Microsoft isn't upgrading its streaming resolution to 4K, games will only be available in 1080p at 60 frames per second.
For the initial deployment of the Xbox app, Microsoft has worked with Samsung, although it's unclear whether the app will be available on other TVs or even older Samsung models. "We're delivering the Xbox App to Samsung Smart TVs first," says Ashley McKissick, corporate vice president of Xbox gaming experiences and platforms. "Our objective is to explore further TV collaborations as part of this next step in our vision."
The Xbox TV app, which was first unveiled last year, is a significant step forward for Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming and Game Pass goals. Microsoft has been progressively increasing the Xbox Cloud Gaming service's reach, bringing it to iOS devices via the browser, as well as the web, Xbox One consoles, and PCs.
Microsoft also intends to release standalone Xbox streaming devices that can be plugged into monitors or TVs and stream games in a similar manner to the Xbox TV app. The software company recently stated that it is revamping its game streaming gadget, codenamed Keystone, so don't expect to see this puck-like gear anytime soon.
The app seeks to provide customers a console-like experience without the cost and hassle of purchasing and setting up a console. It allows you to connect a Bluetooth headset to hear audio and interact with Xbox buddies, and Xbox save data is synchronised via the cloud, allowing you to pick up where you left off on the TV.
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