Microsoft has recently been trying to unify the Xbox and Windows platform, breaking the Console-PC barrier that has existed for decades using the Universal Windows Platform. During Microsoft’s press conference at E3 2016, the Redmond giant made it clear that first-party games will also be made available on the Windows 10 platform. This meant that there would no longer be games exclusive to the Xbox One console. Apart from that, with the release of Windows 10, Microsoft has allowed you to stream your Xbox games directly to any device running Windows 10 regardless of a laptop, tablet or desktop computer. Now you don’t have to worry about your family holding the remote control to watch news channels or TV shows while playing your favorite games on your Xbox. Today we will help you with this. So, without further ado, let’s move on to the interesting part that we just told you about. How to play Xbox One games on your PC:
1. Update Firmware
First of all, make sure you are running the latest version of Windows 10 on your computer and if you are using an older version, make sure to update the firmware on your Xbox One. This is absolutely essential for the procedure to work properly. Therefore, please do not skip this step before moving on to the next one.
To do this, type Updates in the Cortana search bar and click “Check for updates”. Microsoft automatically updates your Xbox One’s firmware as long as you’re connected to the internet. Just go to the address and double-check. Settings -> System -> Console Info and see if it is in the latest version.
2. Allow Game Streaming
To stream games to your Windows 10 PC, you must allow Xbox One to stream games to other devices. This can be done on your Xbox by going to: Settings -> Preferences -> Game DVR and streaming and enable the option that says “Allow game streaming to other devices”.
3. Connect From PC to Your Xbox One
Hungry Xbox app on your Windows 10 To add your PC and Xbox One Bond icon just above Gear symbol In the Xbox app. Now, your Xbox One will be listed on the devices available for connection. If it doesn’t appear, enter your console’s IP address to manually search for and add the device. The IP address can be obtained by going to: Settings -> Network -> Advanced Settings on your console.
4. Connect Xbox One Controller to PC
Your Xbox One controller can be easily connected to your computer using a computer. wired micro USB to USB connection. if you want to connect it wirelessly, you must have the Xbox One Wireless Adapter for Windowsbasically a dongle to connect to your controller over 2.4Ghz wireless band.
The newer Xbox One S controller has built-in Bluetooth, so if your PC has built-in Bluetooth, you can connect it directly without needing a dongle. Additionally, if you have an Xbox Elte Controller, you can download: Xbox Accessories app from the Windows Store to map buttons and configure your controller.
5. Stream and Play Xbox One Games on Your Windows 10 PC
If you have done all the previous steps correctly, you should now be able to click. “Transfer” Start playing all your Xbox games in the Xbox app and on your PC. You can adjust the streaming quality in the Xbox app by going to: Settings -> Xbox One -> Video Encoding Level under stream quality. By default, Middle. But you can change it Low, High or very highdepending on the bandwidth of your connection.
While streaming, there’s a toolbar that displays near the top of the screen that displays a number of options, including the option to stop your stream and the option to turn your microphone on/off. That’s how you set up your Xbox One to play all its games directly from your PC.
SEE ALSO: Xbox Project Scorpio: Everything You Need to Know
Stream Xbox One Games to Your PC
This is especially for guests, parents, or all Xbox users who can’t play games on their living room consoles because of a broken TV. If you don’t have an Xbox, share this article with your friends who own it because it can help them a lot. However, if you already own an Xbox, let us know how this article helped you by dropping a few words in the comments section below. Don’t worry PlayStation users, we’ll be helping you play your favorite games directly on your PC and smartphones very soon. Stay tuned.
