How to set up Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) on iOS

One of the coolest gaming experiences on iPhone and iPad is Xbox Cloud Gaming which allows you to stream Xbox games to your iOS device. Thanks to a bit of beef between Apple and Microsoft, playing Xbox's plethora of Game Pass titles isn't as easy as it sadly could have been. However, if you know where to look, you can enjoy an almost seamless gaming experience playing titles like Halo, Minecraft, and many more on the go. 

Requirements for Xbox Cloud Gaming

First things first, you need to have both an Xbox account as well as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership in order to get started with Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud). Additionally, streaming these games will only work as well as your internet, so it's best if you've got a stable connection.

How to set up Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) on iOS

That's all there is to it. Now you can play the enormous library of Xbox Game Pass games right from your iPhone. Some of the games offer touch screen controls, but others will require you to have a compatible controller like an Xbox controller or PlayStation controller.

Prefer something that connects directly to your iPhone? There are plenty of iPhone controllers out there as well like the Backbone One.

Welcome to the cloud

Gaming on iOS doesn't have to be limited to Apple Arcade; there are countless games to discover on Microsoft's streaming service ranging from classics like Halo 3 to newer AAA titles like Deathloop. Best of all, this way you don't need to purchase an expensive console in order to play these games. Or, if you already have an Xbox console, you'll be able to continue your games on the go.

 The future of cloud gaming is incredibly exciting and if you've not tried it in a couple of years, now is the time to give xCloud a second chance. The user experience has come on leaps and bounds providing an almost identical experience playing the games you love on iOS instead of your tv.