Microsoft has launched Xbox Cloud Gaming in India, bringing major good news for gamers as Game Pass subscribers can now stream and play hundreds of titles across PCs, Xbox consoles, smartphones, handheld devices, and select Samsung and LG smart TVs. The service also supports some Amazon Fire TV Sticks and the Fire TV Cube.
Microsoft recently revamped its Game Pass subscription offerings by eliminating the Game Pass Core and Game Pass Standard tiers, and launching new Essential and Premium plans, while keeping the Ultimate tier the same.
Game Pass Essential Plan: The Xbox Game Pass Essential plan offers users access to over 50 games and unlimited cloud streaming, including online multiplayer features. This plan is priced at ₹499 per month in India.
Game Pass Premium Plan: This plan is priced at ₹659 per month. It provides users with access to over 200 games, featuring Xbox-published titles available within a year of their release.
Game Pass Ultimate Plan: The highest-level Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan offers access to more than 400 games, including over 75 Day One releases. Ultimate subscribers also enjoy access to EA Play, Ubisoft+ Classics, and Fortnite Crew. This plan is available for ₹1,389 per month in India.
The first requirement is an active Xbox Game Pass subscription. Gamers also need a stable internet connection of at least 20Mbps to stream smoothly. A compatible controller is required for most titles, though some games offer touch control support.
To start streaming, open a supported browser such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari—on your PC, smartphone, tablet, handheld device, or other compatible platforms, and follow these steps:
Visit https://xbox.com/play
Sign in with your Xbox Game Pass account
Connect a compatible controller, such as an Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, PlayStation DualSense, or DualShock.
On a PC, some games also support mouse and keyboard controls.
To play games on compatible Smart TVs, download the Xbox app, open it, and log in with your Xbox Game Pass account. You'll also need a Bluetooth controller that works with the system to begin gaming.