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Can the Xbox Series S play with PC?

After syncing your controller, the main page of the Xbox Game Streaming (Test App) should show your Xbox Series X|S Console. To start streaming to your PC, hit the console's tab and the app will seamlessly stream your console's display to your PC.
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Can Xbox Series S and PC play together?

Some multiplayer games offer cross-network play (or cross play), which enables gamers on Windows 10/11 devices and Xbox consoles to play with gamers on PCs, Nintendo consoles, Playstation consoles, and more.
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Can I play my Xbox through my PC?

Play remotely from your Xbox console

Play games installed on your Xbox console, including Xbox Game Pass titles, on any compatible PC, Android, or iOS device. Currently Android and iOS excludes backward compatible titles from Xbox 360 or Original Xbox.
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Can you connect Xbox series S to PC with HDMI?

No you cannot connect an xbox directly to your computer via an hdmi cable unless you have an hdmi in port ( very rare case ). What you can do instead is connect to the console over internet.
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How do I connect my Xbox series S to my computer wirelessly?

Right-click the Bluetooth icon in your system tray. Click "Add a Bluetooth Device." Click "Add Bluetooth or other Device" and select Bluetooth. Click "Xbox Wireless Controller." Wait until the Guide button is solid white, and the Bluetooth menu says the controller is connected.
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Switching to an Xbox Series S as a Budget Gaming PC - My Experience

What's the difference between Xbox series S?

The Series X is designed for games with resolutions of up to 4K (and it theoretically supports 8K resolutions for video content), while the Xbox Series S has less-powerful graphics hardware that game developers appear to be targeting for 1080p and sometimes 1440p visuals.
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Can I use my laptop as a monitor for my Xbox?

Can I use a laptop as a monitor for Xbox? If your laptop has an HDMI port, it can be used as a monitor for your Xbox. But remember, it will need to be an HDMI input, not output.
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Can I play Xbox and Xbox PC at the same time?

Is there a plan for Xbox Game Pass if I want to play on both PC and my Xbox console? Yes! Go to Xbox Game Pass and get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to enjoy all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass on both your console and Windows 10/11 device.
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Can Xbox series S play with other consoles?

Yes. If a game is available to play on both Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, you'll be able to play multiplayer with gamers from both systems. Note Cross play is at the publisher's discretion, so there may be examples in which players on Xbox Series X|S won't be able to play cross platform with Xbox One players.
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How do I enable crossplay on Xbox Series S?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account. Select Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy > View details and customize > Communication & multiplayer.
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Can you add PC friends on Xbox?

To add Friends thru xbox press the xbox button to bring up the guide. Tab over to the Friends tab and at the bottom will be a “Find Someone”. Enter your PC xbox gamertag, must match exactly, select the profile and add friend.
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Can you merge Xbox and PC account?

For security reasons, it's not possible to merge or combine Microsoft accounts, nor can you transfer such things as your game progress or gamertag, account purchases and balance from one account to another.
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Should you get an Xbox if you already have a PC?

No, there is simply no need for you to buy an Xbox One if you have a good rig. I say it because the games are more or less the same on both the platforms. All Xbox exclusives are for PC too. If you like playing FPS games then you will have a better experience on PC.
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Can I plug my Series S into my laptop?

Using your Windows laptop as a screen for your Xbox Series X|S is simple. And it's an ideal solution if you don't have a dedicated monitor, or your laptop's screen is higher quality than your existing monitor.
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How do I connect my Xbox to my laptop wirelessly?

If you're using the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10:
  1. Turn on your PC and sign in.
  2. Plug the Xbox Wireless Adapter into your PC. ...
  3. Turn on your controller by pressing the Xbox button . ...
  4. Press and hold the Pair button  on the Xbox Wireless Adapter.
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Can I use my laptop as a monitor with HDMI?

If you don't have a monitor to plug into your Windows or Mac laptop as a second screen but you have an HDMI port and a second Windows or Mac laptop, you can do it. You can use a video capture device that costs around $25 to use the second laptop as a second screen for your primary laptop.
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Is Xbox Series S worth it?

Despite coming in at a super low price point in comparison, the Series S can play all the same games as the more expensive Xbox Series X. As well as saving money, you'll also save on shelf space - the Xbox Series S is completely disc-less so you need to buy all your games digitally.
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Is the Series S much better than Xbox One?

You still get ray tracing support, too, and much faster performance - in the video above a developer from The Coalition says the Series S is more than four times as powerful as the One S.
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Is Xbox Series S or PS5 better?

Verdict. Out of the two consoles, the PS5 is the one to go for if performance is a priority for you. It features more storage space and a more powerful GPU, making it the better option in terms of graphics. However, the Xbox Series S should not be passed over just because it's not as powerful.
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How to play Xbox Series S without wifi?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide. Select Settings > General > Network settings. Select Go offline.
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Can two Xbox accounts share game pass on the PC?

Only the primary account holder can share their Game Pass benefits via home sharing. Group members cannot share with other accounts on their console.
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Can you have 2 Xbox accounts?

Separate accounts for everyone

Creating accounts for everyone also means they can earn their own Xbox achievements, maintain their own friends lists, and customize their Xbox profiles. Every individual in your household can have their own security, privacy, and safety settings that you manage as the organizer.
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How many Microsoft accounts can you have on one computer?

You cannot have two Microsoft accounts open simultaneously on one computer, one of the reason is that the accounts can be linked to different features. However, if you have multiple Microsoft accounts, you can create new users according to the accounts and add the accounts in the new users.
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How does cross-platform work?

It's a dramatically simple concept – games that are cross-platform basically allow players to connect with other players on different platforms. For instance, if you were playing a game on an Xbox platform, you could connect with someone playing the same game on a PlayStation platform, thanks to cross-platform gaming.
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