Microsoft’s new Xbox TV app will let players stream games on new Samsung smart TVs without a console
techcrunch.comMicrosoft has announced that it’s launching its Xbox TV app on June 30th, which will allow users to play Xbox games without a game console. The company has partnered with Samsung to bring the new Xbox gaming experience to the manufacturer’s 2022 smart TVs. The new TV app is launching in 27 countries. Microsoft notes that it’s bringing the Xbox app to Samsung smart TVs first, and that it plans to explore other TV partnerships in the future.
The company notes that playing Xbox games on 2022 Samsung smart TVs gives Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members instant access to over 100 cloud-enabled games, including Xbox Game Studios titles on the same day they release. Fortnite will be available to stream for free even if you’re not a Game Pass Ultimate member.
<p lang=«en» dir=«ltr» xml:lang=«en»>Stream Xbox games directly on your TV, no console requiredEnjoy over 100 cloud games with the Xbox app on your Samsung 2022 Smart TV: https://t.co/t2L6mM4ks3 pic.twitter.com/7dpquXjZPy
— Xbox (@Xbox) June 9, 2022
You can start playing via the new app by accessing it from the Samsung Gaming Hub and logging into your existing Microsoft account. If you’re new to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can sign up directly the app. Next, you’ll have to connect your Bluetooth-enabled controller like the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, Elite Series 2 Controller or the DualSense controller.
“We’re super excited by what this next step means for all you gamers out there,” Ashley McKissick, the corporate vice president of Xbox gaming experiences and platforms, said in a blog post. “With this rollout, we’re making it easier than ever to play games on the devices you already own. With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a controller, you can easily jump into
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