Xbox Cloud Gaming now available to Game Pass Core & Standard (beta)
Microsoft has opened Xbox Cloud Gaming in beta to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers — previously exclusive to Game Pass Ultimate. Access is available to those who join the free Xbox Insider program and enable preview features.
Key points
- Who: Game Pass Core & Standard subscribers (via Xbox Insider beta)
- How to join: Sign up for the free Xbox Insider program and enable preview features at xbox.com/play or through the Xbox app
- What you can play: Stream cloud-enabled games included with your subscription or select cloud-enabled games you own
- Supported devices: Xbox consoles, PCs, phones, tablets, smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, Meta Quest headsets, and any device with a modern web browser
- Additional moves: Microsoft rolled out streaming of Xbox games you own and added PC titles to the experience; recently played games can follow you across devices
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handheld
ASUS is launching the ROG Xbox Ally (and Ally X) on October 16. It’s a Windows handheld designed with Game Pass and cloud gaming in mind. You can preview availability on Amazon: ROG Xbox Ally on Amazon (affiliate link).
Why it matters
This change shows Microsoft’s push toward a device-agnostic strategy focused on growing Game Pass subscriptions and making Xbox games accessible across more hardware via cloud streaming.
Official source
Microsoft’s announcement: Xbox News
Note: Original reporting appeared on Engadget; this post links to Microsoft’s official blog and the ROG Ally listing rather than the original Engadget article.