After being available as a limited beta app, the new Xbox app for iOS is finally available on the App Store with the new “Remote Play” mode, which lets Xbox owners stream Xbox One games on the iPhone and iPad.
OneCast is an app available for Android (also with versions for macOS, iOS and Apple TV) that streams your Xbox One games to any supported device, in high definition video with near-zero lag. Is the TV tied up with someone watching Netflix? Do you want to play your games from the comfort of your bed, or in another room away from the console? Nov 20, 2020 With Xbox Game Pass moving to the cloud and an ever-evolving ecosystem of services outside of the consoles, it’s clear that Microsoft is betting on remote play with the Xbox Series X and Series.
The Xbox app for iOS has been completely redesigned, and it brings some important new features, including the long-awaited Remote Play mode. iPhone and iPad users who also own an Xbox One can now play Xbox games right on their iOS devices via streaming.
As noted by The Verge, the Remote Play feature requires an Xbox One to work as it runs the game on the console and then streams it to the Xbox app on iOS and Android — so this is basically similar to the PS4 Remote Play app available for PlayStation 4.
Users can keep Xbox One connected at home and then stream the games on iPhone or iPad via Wi-Fi, LTE, and even 5G if you already have an iPhone 12. Microsoft also promises that the new Xbox app is faster and more intuitive compared to the previous version of the app.
Microsoft has no official plans to bring the xCloud platform to the iOS, which enables standalone gaming streaming through the web without an Xbox console. Apple forces game streaming platforms to run through Safari, which makes it difficult for projects like xCloud to operate on iOS.
A recent The Verge report revealed that Microsoft internally still has plans to bring xCloud to iOS, but a release date is still unknown.
The new Xbox app is available for free on the App Store, and it requires an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad running iOS 12 or later.
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Getting started with Remote Play on PC or Mac
Using the PS Remote Play app, you can control your PlayStation®5 console or PlayStation®4 console from a PC or Mac connected to a high-speed network. Check your PC or Mac meets the requirements and then follow the steps below to set up Remote Play.
Xbox Stream Mac
Remote Play on PC or Mac requirementsYou'll need a Windows or Mac computer, and a PS5™ console or PS4™ console to control. Here are the requirement details:
Windows
Xbox One Remote Play Macbook Go
- OS: Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Processor: 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processors or later
- Storage space: 100 MB or more
- RAM: 2 GB or more
- Display resolution: 1024 × 768 or higher
- Sound card: Required
- USB port: Required
Mac
- OS: macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur
- Storage space: 40 MB or more
- RAM: 2 GB or more
- USB port: Required
PS5™ console or PS4™ console
Stream Xbox To Macbook
- The latest system software
Always update your console to the latest version of the system software. - An account for PlayStation™Network
Use the same account that you use for your console. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one first. - A high-speed internet connection
As a standard, we recommend a high-speed connection with upload and download speeds of at least 5 Mbps. For best performance, we recommend a high-speed connection with upload and download speeds of at least 15 Mbps. - A DualSense™ wireless controller for your PS5 console or DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller for your PS4 console. You can connect via USB or pair your controller to a supported device using Bluetooth. Please visit the guides below for more information.
- USB cable
Please note, when using a wired connection, your controller's built-in speaker and mic are not supported. - A mic
To use voice chat, you’ll need a microphone, such as the built-in microphone on your Windows PC or Mac.