Key Takeaways
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users can test streaming non-Game Pass titles on consoles.
- The update is available for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings.
- 50 non-Game Pass titles can be streamed using Xbox Cloud Gaming alongside Game Pass games.
Microsoft revealed that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers in the Xbox Insiders program can now stream non-Game Pass titles via the Xbox Cloud Gaming beta on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles. The new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate feature is now available for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings to preview and give feedback.
As one of the main perks of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription tier, Xbox Cloud Gaming is a beta feature that allows Xbox players to stream select games they own on a supported device such as a tablet, smartphone, or desktop PC. Streaming via the Xbox Cloud Gaming beta client also requires a compatible Smart TV or up-to-date web browsers like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. In addition to streaming games that are on the Xbox Game Pass rotation, select titles that are currently not offered via a standard Xbox Game Pass subscription are also available to stream, such as Baldur’s Gate 3, Balatro, Cyberpunk 2077, and Final Fantasy 14. However, streaming compatible non-Game Pass titles requires both purchasing the game and an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
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A few weeks after launching non-Game Pass titles on the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, Microsoft is taking things a step further with a new update. According to Microsoft, Xbox Insiders who are subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can now test a preview build of the Xbox Cloud Gaming beta on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles. This feature is currently available for Xbox Insiders on the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings to test and provide feedback ahead of public release. Once updated, Xbox Insiders can use the “stream your own game” feature to quickly play compatible titles via streaming without needing to download or install any large files in advance. Users who own one of the 50 non-Game Pass games that are currently playable on the Xbox Cloud Gaming beta will see a cloud-shaped badge added to the game’s main icon.
Xbox Consoles Can Now Stream Non-Game Pass Titles
- Xbox Insiders with Game Pass Ultimate can test a new Xbox Cloud Gaming beta build on consoles.
- The Cloud Gaming beta update is available for Xbox Insiders on the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings.
- Along with Xbox Game Pass titles, 50 games that aren’t available on the service can be streamed via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
- Xbox Cloud Gaming is currently available in 28 countries, including the US, Canada, and Mexico.
At the time of writing, Xbox Cloud Gaming is available in 28 countries, including but not limited to the US, Canada, Mexico, and the UK. Although streaming on the current Xbox Cloud Gaming beta is only available for some users, Microsoft stated support for launching Xbox Cloud Gaming titles directly from the Xbox app on Windows PCs will be launched at a later date.
Microsoft encouraged all Xbox Insiders on the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings to provide feedback. With more Day One titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025, only time will tell how the future of Xbox Cloud Gaming will shape up.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.