- Microsoft released a redesigned Xbox app for iOS and Android devices this week.
- The new Xbox app allows users to play games from their consoles on their phones and tablets over their network with Xbox remote play and a Bluetooth controller.
- The Xbox app also lets you install games — even ones you don't own — on your Xbox One.
One of the more frustrating and perplexing things about owning an Xbox One for the past seven years has been the lack of an official solution for playing those games on iOS devices. I don't mean over the cloud with Xbox Game Pass (although that might not be too far off either), but rather an official remote play app that allows Xbox owners to stream games from a console to their iPhone or iPad. Sony finally added iOS support to its PS Remote Play app last March, and now, with just weeks to go before the Xbox Series X launches, Microsoft has followed suit.
On Monday, Microsoft rolled out an update for the official Xbox app with a completely redesigned user interface and a number of new features. If you own an Xbox One or plan to buy an Xbox Series X or an Xbox Series S, there are now more reasons than ever to download the app. Most importantly, it finally features remote play.
You can also receive notifications about new games that will soon be coming to the Xbox Game Pass. Browse the existing Xbox Game Pass catalog and make Xbox One game purchases! By doing this, you can save up to 20% on these purchases and 10% off add-ons for the Xbox One game!
Once you've updated the app, acquainted yourself with the radically overhauled layout, and logged in to your profile, look for a button with an Xbox symbol in the top-right corner of the screen. Tap on the button and a menu will appear. The first option in that menu reads 'Remote play on this device.' Tap on that option and, after a few minutes of setup, you'll connect to your Xbox and the exact same image that appears on your TV will show up on your phone or tablet. You'll need to connect a controller, but if you own an Xbox, you own a Bluetooth controller.
I spent an hour or so yesterday messing around with the feature, and although there were occasional hiccups on my good-but-not-great internet, I was able to play through the opening moments of Crysis Remastered without too much trouble. It also looked great, even on the relatively small display of my iPhone 11.
Remote play is unquestionably the highlight of the update, but the new Xbox app also lets you download any Xbox One games right to your console whether you own them or not. You can't run the software until you actually pay for the game, but if you're out of town or at work and want a game to be fully installed, patched, and ready to play as soon as you get home, you can now press a button in the app and the download will start immediately.
A new $10 app called OneCast, however, has apparently figured out how to get your Xbox One games streaming to your Mac. The app isn't an official release from Xbox, however, unlike Sony's solution. The Xbox app brings together your friends, games, and accomplishments across Xbox One and Windows 10 devices. The best multiplayer gaming just got better. Join clubs – or create your own – where you can go to play and chat with friends and other gamers like you. Sadly, as that is not related to any Windows systems or Microsoft products, you may need to seek further assistance from Apple Support regarding that, but it does state in the description that it is for iPods, iPads & iPhone.
One of the more frustrating and perplexing things about owning an Xbox One for the past seven years has been the lack of an official solution for playing those games on iOS devices. I don't mean over the cloud with Xbox Game Pass (although that might not be too far off either), but rather an official remote play app that allows Xbox owners to stream games from a console to their iPhone or iPad. Sony finally added iOS support to its PS Remote Play app last March, and now, with just weeks to go before the Xbox Series X launches, Microsoft has followed suit.
On Monday, Microsoft rolled out an update for the official Xbox app with a completely redesigned user interface and a number of new features. If you own an Xbox One or plan to buy an Xbox Series X or an Xbox Series S, there are now more reasons than ever to download the app. Most importantly, it finally features remote play.
You can also receive notifications about new games that will soon be coming to the Xbox Game Pass. Browse the existing Xbox Game Pass catalog and make Xbox One game purchases! By doing this, you can save up to 20% on these purchases and 10% off add-ons for the Xbox One game!
Once you've updated the app, acquainted yourself with the radically overhauled layout, and logged in to your profile, look for a button with an Xbox symbol in the top-right corner of the screen. Tap on the button and a menu will appear. The first option in that menu reads 'Remote play on this device.' Tap on that option and, after a few minutes of setup, you'll connect to your Xbox and the exact same image that appears on your TV will show up on your phone or tablet. You'll need to connect a controller, but if you own an Xbox, you own a Bluetooth controller.
I spent an hour or so yesterday messing around with the feature, and although there were occasional hiccups on my good-but-not-great internet, I was able to play through the opening moments of Crysis Remastered without too much trouble. It also looked great, even on the relatively small display of my iPhone 11.
Remote play is unquestionably the highlight of the update, but the new Xbox app also lets you download any Xbox One games right to your console whether you own them or not. You can't run the software until you actually pay for the game, but if you're out of town or at work and want a game to be fully installed, patched, and ready to play as soon as you get home, you can now press a button in the app and the download will start immediately.
A new $10 app called OneCast, however, has apparently figured out how to get your Xbox One games streaming to your Mac. The app isn't an official release from Xbox, however, unlike Sony's solution. The Xbox app brings together your friends, games, and accomplishments across Xbox One and Windows 10 devices. The best multiplayer gaming just got better. Join clubs – or create your own – where you can go to play and chat with friends and other gamers like you. Sadly, as that is not related to any Windows systems or Microsoft products, you may need to seek further assistance from Apple Support regarding that, but it does state in the description that it is for iPods, iPads & iPhone.
Can You Download Xbox App On Mac
As The Sixth Axis notes, some functionality has also been removed from the app, including accessing Clubs and the OneGuide, tracking Achievements, and viewing the Activity Feed. Presumably, someone will probably miss at least a few of these features, but the app is much cleaner and less cluttered as a result.
Xbox Game App
You can download the Xbox app for free on the App Store and Google Play.
