Microsoft now allowing Xbox One Preview participants to stream games to a Windows 10 PC
In addition to announcing that the Xbox One is now backward compatible with a list of Xbox 360 games, Microsoft has also revealed that participants of the Xbox One Preview program can now stream games to a computer or tablet running Windows 10 Technical Preview. To take advantage of this feature, the Xbox One operating system must be version xb_rel_1507.150609 or later.
“With the streaming functionality, not only can you stream games but you can also access your friends, achievements, Party Chat, multiplayer, Snap mode, and more,” Microsoft explains. “Game streaming is then initiated from the Xbox on Windows 10 app on a PC or tablet in the same home network.”
To get started, Xbox One owners in the Preview program should see “Allow game streaming to other devices (beta)” in the Preferences section of the console’s Settings menu. Once that is selected, Xbox One owners can connect the Windows 10 device to the console by using the Xbox on Windows 10 application (version 5.6.11034 or higher).
Microsoft notes that both devices must be on the same network in order for streaming to work. The company also stresses that in order to get the best performance out of the streaming feature, both the Windows 10 PC and Xbox One should access the network through a wired connection. Microsoft also insists that gamers use a wired Xbox controller on the PC or tablet.
To initiate game streaming, Xbox One owners in the Preview program are instructed to head to the Connected/Stream area in the Xbox on Windows 10 app. On the console, gamers will see a notification stating that a game streaming event has commenced. An “in use” notification will remain on the screen throughout the streaming session.
Microsoft also notes that gamers streaming from the Xbox One can take advantage of the console’s “Instant-on” mode. This will allow the user to load up the Xbox on Windows 10 app and “turn on” the console and begin a streaming session.
The streaming feature should be good news to Microsoft customers who are enrolled in the Xbox One Preview program and Windows Insider. Not a member of the Xbox One Preview? You’ll have to ask for an invitation, as that’s the only way, for now, to take advantage of the new streaming feature.
For more information about the Xbox One Preview program, check out Microsoft’s FAQ here.
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