Microsoft finally updated its Xbox app for iOS and iPadOS. You can now remotely play your Xbox One games on your Apple mobile device. An option that is different from xCloud, but still represents a significant improvement in the gaming experience for all Microsoft and Apple users.
Xbox One Remote Play Comes to Apple Devices
Microsoft continues to work on everything that has to do with its game consoles. Thus, in addition to preparing everything for the launch of its new Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, the company also updates its application for iOS and iPadOS devices to offer the same options as Android, or almost
From now on you will be able to enjoy the long-awaited remote gaming option . A feature that had not been available before and that finally will not only allow you to play when you are connected to the same local network as the console, but also through mobile connections or Wi-Fi networks with internet access.
Of course, before continuing, it must be made clear that this is not xCloud . That is, here you are going to connect directly to your console and not to Microsoft’s servers to enjoy the entire catalog of Xbox Game Pass games, for that there is still time because Apple does not make it easy and the Redmond company is adapting the service for access via web browser as Amazon Luna does.
So, with this option you can only play the titles you have installed on the console. That is, the same as Steam Link offers. An option that allows you to change the screen that you have connected to your Microsoft console for the mobile one.
Therefore, this plus other news that affect different sections that disappear and others that are redesigned to follow the same line that Microsoft is implementing on its consoles, let’s see what requirements you have to meet to enjoy Xbox One remote play on your iPhone or iPad.
Requirements for Xbox Remote Play on iOS and iPadOS
Now that you are clear about what this remote game is about, offered by the latest update of the Xbox application for iOS and iPadOS, let’s see what are the requirements that you must meet in order to enjoy it.
The first thing you need to do is connect your Xbox One controller to the iPhone or iPad through the Bluetooth connection. This process is very simple and we already told you about it when we explained how to use the Xbox or PS4 gamepad together with Apple Arcade. Still, a quick summary:
- Press the guide button or Xbox button to turn on the controller
- Press and hold the pair button next to the micro USB port
- With the Xbox logo light blinking, go to the System Settings of the iPhone or iPad
- Enter the Bluetooth section and identify the remote
- Select the controller you want to pair and… voila!
Now that you have your controller connected, what you should know is that in order to have an optimal gaming experience, the company advises meeting certain criteria so that there is no problem that may cloud the gaming session.
The first of them is to have an optimal internet connection with about 7 or 10 Mbps of bandwidth if you are going to connect through the internet. The second is, if possible, to use 5 Ghz wireless networks instead of 2.4 Ghz for its better performance in this type of case when you do it mainly locally.
With all this, you can now enjoy the Xbox One remote game on your Apple mobile device. As well as the new or redesigned options offered by the application. Of course, some have disappeared and others such as the possibility of accessing the Xbox store are not available.
However, just having this remote play option is worth upgrading. Because being able to continue the game from the iPhone or iPad and from anywhere where you have a good connection is very attractive.
Just remember that if the application is closed or changed intentionally, the game will continue for 15 minutes. Once this time has elapsed, it closes and the console goes to sleep mode. So save every so often so you don’t lose your progress. Well, always save frequently because this way you avoid repeating parts in case of app closures or connection loss.
