Microsoft has announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available for Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers. However, you will need to opt into the Insider Program to access the streaming feature, since it is still in beta.
A couple of months ago, I reported that Cloud Gaming is available for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. That's what's changing now, you don't need to subscribe to the most expensive tier to stream games across your devices, which BTW costs $19.99. Microsoft is now allowing Xbox Game Pass Core or Standard to stream games that they own, and select cloud playable games on any supported device, be it a smartphone, tablet, computer, or TV.
To enable preview features, go to xbox.com/play, or open the Xbox app on your TV > Settings > Account. Then you will be able to access Xbox Cloud Gaming on your devices, and stream whatever games are available to you.
Xbox Game Pass Core costs $10 per month, while Xbox Game Pass Standard costs $15 per month. Neither of these console-only tiers offer day one access to new games, that perk is still exclusive to the Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions.
Note: Because there are multiple plans, it can be a little confusing, but let me state this for clarity. Xbox Cloud Gaming is not available in PC Game Pass.
With that in mind, let's proceed with the next bit of news. Microsoft says that Insiders who are Xbox Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers can play some PC games on their devices. The key difference here is that these titles can be downloaded on your device, instead of streaming them. To download PC versions of games on your PC or Windows handheld, use the Xbox PC app. Whew! Can they stop slapping Xbox to every name? Well...
The ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are launching on October 16, 2025, so now you can probably understand why these improvements are being tested for Game Pass Core and Standard. They are likely to attract more Windows handheld users to subscribe to the plans, once they are available across the board.
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