Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have unlocked an exciting new feature: the ability to stream select games directly to their Xbox consoles without the need for downloads. This development was announced in a recent Xbox Wire news post, highlighting a significant expansion of the Xbox Game Pass catalog and allowing members to stream games they own on Xbox Series X, Series S, and Xbox One consoles through cloud streaming.

Previously, this streaming capability was available on smart TVs, PCs, smartphones, and Meta Quest headsets, but this marks the first time it's been extended to Xbox consoles. This feature is designed to save users time on downloads and conserve valuable hard drive space, enhancing the gaming experience by making it more efficient and accessible.

To take advantage of this new feature, Xbox has provided the following instructions:

• To start streaming from an Xbox console, navigate to My games & apps > Full library > Owned Games.
• Games that are available for cloud streaming will feature a cloud badge on their game page. Use the filters to streamline your search by selecting Filter > Ready to play > Cloud gaming. To begin playing, choose the game and select Play with Cloud Gaming. You can also start streaming directly from the Store app after purchasing select cloud playable games.

Conversely, users can stream any game installed on their Xbox consoles to devices with supported web browsers through a provided link. Note that this feature is no longer supported on the Xbox mobile app but remains accessible on phones via the browser link. Xbox is actively working to extend this feature to Samsung and Amazon Fire smart TVs, as well as Meta Quest headsets.

Additionally, Xbox has announced that starting this month, Xbox and Xbox 360 backward compatible games will also support remote play, further enhancing the flexibility of gaming on Xbox platforms.

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Xbox emphasizes that these updates are part of their broader initiative to optimize storage space on Xbox consoles. A new feature in the console's settings, accessible through My Games & Apps > Manage, offers tailored recommendations for managing hard drive space more effectively.

Xbox's recent focus on enhancing storage solutions comes in response to the growing size of game installs, such as those seen in games like Call of Duty and Baldur's Gate 3. For those still in need of additional storage, even with these new features, we've outlined some of the best storage options available for Xbox Series X and S. These options cater to gamers looking for more space without investing in the newer Xbox models that boast increased built-in storage.