Is it possible to play Game Pass for PC games without a gaming PC?
I have a Game Pass Ultimate subscription which I enjoy on my console, but I'm getting some FOMO from looking at the dozens of Game Pass for PC games that aren't available on consoles (e.g. strategy games such as Iron Harvest) which I have "access" to via that subscription, but can't play, since I don't currently own a PC with a real GPU.
Xbox Cloud Gaming offers a way to stream console games to PC, but I'm trying to figure out whether there's something I could use to go the other way - is there any way I could stream those Game Pass for PC games to an Xbox console, a weak PC or some TV dongle?
It would have been nice if I could use something like GeForce Now, but I couldn't find any such service that offers access to Game Pass. The only thing I could find is the option of setting up a cloud instance, like this NVIDIA Gaming PC - Windows Server 2019 AWS AMI, but that seems to be both too expensive and too much hassle for my taste - essentially being the same as having to manage a gaming PC.
Any other suggestions?
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Do you need a PC for Xbox Game Pass?
Subscription continues automatically at $9.99/mo. unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms. Requires Windows 10/11 (version 22H1 or higher) and the Xbox app to play PC games....Love a game in the library?OSWindows 10/11, version 22H1 or higherGPUNVIDIA GTX 1050; AMD Radeon RX 5601 more rowCan any PC run Game Pass?
The Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription service is available on any computer or tablet with the following: The latest version of the Windows 10 operating system. The Windows 10 Xbox (beta) app installed. An internet connection.What do you need to play Game Pass on PC?
Access Game Pass games on PC via the Xbox app This is the easiest, most user-friendly method of finding Game Pass games that will play on a PC. First, download the new Xbox app on the Microsoft Store on either Windows 10 or 11. Head to the Microsoft Store and search for the Xbox app, or find it at this link.Can you play Game Pass games offline PC?
Most games with a campaign mode will be playable offline, but games with network co-op or multiplayer features will not work while you're offline. While playing offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase additional items from the Microsoft Store, will not be available.How to play XBOX games WITHOUT an Xbox console or a Gaming PC | Xbox GamePass
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