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Xbox To Windows 10 Game Streaming Available Now


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Anyone who has an Xbox One (no longer restricted to Preview Program members) & Windows 10 device can stream Xbox One games to PC, or tablet via a local network.

 

Gamespot elaborated on the announcement, and went on to post a detailed tutorial on how to start streaming:

  • Go the to the Preferences area of the Settings menu on your Xbox One, and enable the "Allow game streaming to other devices" option.
  • Make sure you have the newest Xbox app version installed on the Windows 10 device you're streaming to.
  • Inside the Xbox app, go to the Connect menu and use "Add a device" to connect to your console.
  • Connect a wired Xbox One or Xbox 360 controller to your device.
  • Go to the Home menu, choose the game you want to play from the Recently Played section, and choose Play From Console.
  • Alternatively, go to the the Game Streaming section of the Home menu, which allows you to control your Xbox One directly from your PC or tablet.
  • A notification on your Xbox will appear after streaming has begun. The Xbox will continue to be on for however long you decide to play games on Windows 10.

The Windows 10 Xbox App also will receive new features in the coming days. Such as:

  • Party Chat from Windows 10 to Xbox
  • The Xbox app automatically adding games you own to your library: including games that are not from the Windows Store
  • Home will be updated for easier access
  • Customization of your Xbox Live profile, and Avatar
  • Upload screenshots & game clips from your PC games to Xbox Live
  • Create Xbox Live Gamertags without having one previously

 

Windows 10 launches first with individuals in the Windows Insider program with everyone else following suit on July 29th. Windows 10 can be used for free for an entire year after obtaining the OS.

 

 

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