Xbox Cloud Gaming streams games to supported devices, including Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, handhelds, Steam Deck, phones and tablets, smart TVs, streaming devices, and Meta Quest. The service is out of beta and comes with Essential, Premium, and Ultimate subscriptions. Monthly cloud playtime differs by tier: Essential lists five hours, Premium ten, and Ultimate fifteen. More than two thirds of the Game Pass library is enabled for cloud streaming, and some games outside Game Pass can be streamed if you own them. The service is available in 29 countries, including India, and supports streaming at up to 1440p. Progress is saved across platforms. Premium subscribers receive priority access. Controllers include official Xbox, partner, and verified third-party models; many compatible games also accept mouse and keyboard or touch input. Android, iOS, and iPadOS use a web browser for cloud streaming, and a connection of at least 20 Mbps is recommended. Premium is listed at 14.99 USD per month after a $1.00 14-day trial; billing continues automatically unless cancelled through a Microsoft Account.
Who it is for
It suits players who want to stream games across supported devices and continue progress across platforms. Check the monthly playtime limit for the subscription tier you choose.
What is good
- Streams to consoles, computers, phones, TVs, and other devices
- More than two thirds of Game Pass library enabled
- Some owned games outside Game Pass can be streamed
- Progress is shared across platforms
- Supports streaming at up to 1440p
What to know first
- Essential lists five hours of cloud playtime monthly
- Premium lists ten hours of cloud playtime monthly
- Ultimate lists fifteen hours of cloud playtime monthly
- Mobile streaming uses a web browser
Verdict
Xbox Cloud Gaming offers game streaming across a wide range of devices, with shared progress and multiple input options. Compare each tier’s monthly cloud hours and check that the service is available in your country.
Xbox Cloud Gaming plans and pricing
All plansCompared on cloud gaming services
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- Free
- Game access model
- mixed
- Supported devices
- Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Mac, Chromebooks, handhelds, Steam Deck, Android, iPhone, iPad, smart TVs, streaming devices, Meta Quest
- Max streaming resolution
- 1440p
- Queue priority
- Premium subscribers get priority access.
