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Can you use PC game pass without Xbox?

You can also stream console games (no installation necessary) to play on a MacBook, tablet, or smartphone. If you don't have an Xbox but have a PC or vice versa, you can also get a PC or Console plan for $10 per month, though you will miss out on some perks.
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How do I use Game Pass without Xbox?

Will I Need an Xbox Console to Game on a Samsung TV? No, you won't need a console to game through the Xbox app. You'll use your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership to play cloud-enabled games on your TV, the same way you use cloud gaming on your PC, laptop or smartphone.
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How can I play Xbox games on my PC without an Xbox?

To take advantage of Xbox Play Anywhere, you will need to have installed the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition update on your PC, as well as the latest update on your Xbox console. Then, simply log into your Xbox Live/Microsoft account and your Xbox Play Anywhere games will be available to download.
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Can you use your PC as an Xbox?

On your PC, sign in to the Xbox Console Companion app with the same profile you're using on Xbox One. Open the Oculus app and sign in with your Oculus account. Search for “Xbox” and install Xbox One Streaming. Open Xbox One Streaming and, if necessary, choose your Xbox.
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What games can you play on PC but not Xbox?

The 15 Best PC Games You Can't Play On Console
  • 15 Star Wars: The Old Republic.
  • 14 Sim City 3000.
  • 13 Squad.
  • 12 Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition.
  • 11 League Of Legends.
  • 10 Counter-Strike: Source.
  • 9 Rome: Total War.
  • 8 Roller Coaster Tycoon 2.
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I finally tried out Xbox Game Pass for PC!

How does PC game pass work?

PC Game Pass is a monthly subscription service that offers a library of full games to download and play on your machine without any further fees. The list of games is curated and updated each month, with some added and some less popular titles being removed.
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Can you use cloud gaming without an Xbox?

Cloud gaming is available on supported PCs, consoles, mobile phones, tablets, and select Samsung smart TVs, with more devices coming soon.
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Can you play online games without Xbox pass?

For now, you need Xbox Live Gold to play any online multiplayer games except for certain free-to-play games such as Fortnite, Rocket League and Apex Legends. But here's the important takeaway: Xbox Game Pass (see below) includes Xbox Live Gold, and adds access to dozens of games, too.
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What games can you play without Xbox Game Pass?

Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One free-to-play games list
  • 3on3 FreeStyle.
  • A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV.
  • APB Reloaded.
  • Apex Legends.
  • Asphalt 9: Legends.
  • Armored Warfare.
  • Battle Ages.
  • Battle Islands.
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Does Game Pass Ultimate include PC?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, plus over 100 high-quality console and PC games. New games are added all the time, so there's always something new to play.
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Can you play game pass games after they leave?

Unfortunately, you can't play the game for free once it's been removed from Game Pass - even if you've installed it on your Xbox or PC. This doesn't mean you won't be able to play the game at all. But in order to play the game, you have to buy it first. Rest assured, your save game will still be available online.
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How do I use Xcloud without console?

How to Launch a Game on PC. Those with a PC running Windows 10 or Windows 11 can turn to the Xbox app(Opens in a new window) (not the Xbox Console Companion app) in the Windows Store to play games via Xbox Cloud Gaming. With the Xbox app open, make sure Game Pass has been selected at the top of the screen.
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Is GeForce now free?

GeForce NOW offers three membership plans: Free, Priority, and Ultimate. You can sign up here.
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How does cloud gaming work on PC?

You remotely connect to a virtual PC through a cloud gaming app or internet browser and play the game from there. There's no hardware, cables, waiting for games to install and download, firmware to update, or anything else that usually comes with playing games on a local machine like a PS5, Xbox Series X, or a laptop.
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How do I access my PC Game Pass?

Accessing PC Game Pass Games:

Click "Start," then click the "Xbox" icon. Click "Game Pass" -> "All PC Games" to review the available Games for your Game Pass plan.
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Is GeForce Now 1 hour a day?

The Free tier is limited to one hour, Priority subscribers can play for up to six hours per session, and Ultimate subscribers get eight hour sessions. There is no set limit to the number of sessions you can start in a day.
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Is GeForce Now 6 hour limit?

There is no set limit to how many times a member may start a new session in a day, subject to standard access terms. v. Extended Session Length. Priority Members have extended session lengths lasting up to 6 hours. Ultimate Members have extended session lengths lasting up to 8 hours.
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Why is GeForce Now so laggy?

Limit other network traffic in your home while using GeForce NOW, such as video streaming, downloading large files, Twitch broadcasting or uploading files or photos. These can reduce your total available bandwidth. Move closer to your Wi-Fi router, especially if you are using a 5GHz channel.
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Can I play PC game pass on my phone?

The Xbox Game Pass app for Android is available everywhere Xbox Game Pass is currently offered. Features: Choose from 100+ high quality games to play from the cloud. Download games to other devices, like PC and console.
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Does PC game pass include cloud gaming?

Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is available in beta form in 28 countries as a dedicated app for Android devices. Windows PC users can play Cloud Gaming titles through the native Xbox app, and it is also available via a web browser on iOS, Mac and Chromebook.
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Can I have Xbox account without a console?

You can have an Xbox profile but not own an Xbox console. You may have accidentally created it when you sign in to account.xbox.com/profile, visiting the Xbox profile site will automatically create an Xbox profile.
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What happens when a game leaves Game Pass PC?

If I download a game, can I access it after it leaves the catalog? Once a game leaves the Xbox Game Pass catalog, you'll need to purchase a digital copy from the Xbox app for Windows or the Microsoft Store, play from a disc, or obtain another form of entitlement to continue playing the game.
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How much is Game Pass Ultimate for a year?

Get an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, plus 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, starting at $24.99 a month for 24 months.
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How long will a game stay on Game Pass?

12 months. Most games remain in Game Pass for a period of around 12 months.
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Is PC Game Pass separate from game pass Ultimate?

Yes. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all games from Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC Game Pass.
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