How to Play Xbox Games on iPhone and iPad [2023]

Published 2022-03-12

Do you want to play Xbox games on your iPhone? But as you know, Microsoft owns Xbox games, and Apple and Microsoft products usually don’t work cross-devices. Although, with the interest of people in the gaming community of Xbox, iPhone users, along with other platform users have been looking forward to solutions. And interestingly, there is more than one way to play Xbox games on iPhone and iPad.

In this blog, we will talk about how to play Xbox games on iPhone easily. The two methods described in this blog are Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Remote Play.

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How to Run Xbox Games on iPhone and iPad?

Method 1: Play Xbox Games on iPhone using the Cloud Gaming service

In the first method, we would use the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, which is available for all platforms via a web browser. Here you can play Xbox games on your iPhone and iPad using the web browser. For the Xbox Cloud gaming, you need to go to its official website.

Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) is live and can be used for 100+ console games from Windows, Android, or iPhone & iPad. You are required to get an Ultimate membership of the Xbox Game Pass, which costs $14.99 per month. Also, your iPhone/iPad must be using iOS 14.4 or later, along with Bluetooth 4.0 or later.

An internet connection of 10 Mbps is recommended and preferably 5GHz Wi-Fi. Browser support of Safari 14, Microsoft Edge, and Google Chrome is currently available. And most importantly, you should have a compatible Xbox wireless controller.

Once you upgrade to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you can easily enjoy playing your favorite Xbox games on iOS and iPadOS. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a complete package that gives you access to Xbox Live Gold, PC Game Pass, EA games, and Xbox Cloud Gaming that you can use on your iPhone and iPad.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also allows you to download games on any device to play them offline whenever you like. Follow these steps to play Xbox games on iPhone/iPad –

Step 1: Launch the Safari browser on your iPhone/iPad. Click on the link – https://www.xbox.com/en-us/play

Step 2: Hit on the “Sign in” button to get started. Enter your Microsoft account credentials to log in to your Xbox account.

Step 3: You will now see the Xbox Beta wallpaper on the screen. Once you’re on that page, hit on the “Share” icon placed at the bottom. (Box with upwards arrow).

You will now see a bunch of Share options. Scroll down and select the “Add to Home Screen” option. Tap on the “Add” button to create a shortcut for Cloud Gaming on the home screen of the iPhone/iPad.

Step 4: Once the shortcut has been created on the home screen, tap on it to get started.

Step 5: Enter your Xbox account user ID and password. And that’s it! As soon as you log in to your account, you can start playing your favorite Xbox games on your iPhone and iPad.

Step 6: Now get your controller to be used by pairing your iPhone. Turn on the Xbox Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox button.

Step 7: On your iPhone, head to Settings and turn on Bluetooth. Select Xbox Controller from the list of My Devices.

And you are now ready to play Xbox games on your iPhone or iPad.

NOTE: Following the above-listed set of steps will let you create an app icon shortcut for Xbox Cloud Gaming on the home screen. You can use this app shortcut to play Xbox games on iPhone and iPad. The Xbox Cloud Gaming can be accessed using this shortcut, but you won’t find it in your iPhone’s app library because it’s not an actual app.

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Method 2 : How To Play Xbox Games on iPhone using Remote Play?

This method works for those who have an Xbox console and then use an iPhone to play the games on it remotely. The latest features of Xbox allow you to manage the console using the iPad or iPhone.

So, it becomes easy to download new games and delete the old ones. This will require you to have an Xbox console, an iOS device working on iOS 13 or later version Bluetooth 4.0 or later, Xbox Wireless Controller, and a 5GHz Wi-Fi connection.

Step 1: Turn on the Xbox button on your Xbox controller and the Xbox console will show you the screen.

Step 2: Go to the Profile & System, here head to Settings, and then Device & Connections.

Step 3: Under that look for Remote Features, click on it, and under Power Mode, select the Instant-on option.

Step 4: On the iPhone or iPad, download the Xbox application and log in. Remember to use the same account as used on the Xbox console.

Step 5: Go to the My Library and from the Consoles, connect to your Xbox One Console and tap on the Remote play on this device.

Now, you can easily remotely stream Xbox games on your iOS device.

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Frequently Asked Questions-

Q.1. How can I play Xbox games on my iPhone without the console?

You can use Xbox Remote Play to play games remotely on your PC, tablet, or smartphone without the console. All you need is a compatible iOS device, Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One Console, wireless controller, Xbox app, Microsoft account, and stable 5Ghz WiFi connection.

Alternatively, you can sign up for an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to play Xbox games on your iPhone without a console. Refer to our above-listed guide to know more.

Q.2. Can you play games on your iPhone with an Xbox controller?

Yes, you can connect any Bluetooth-enabled Xbox wireless controller to your iPhone if you don’t wish to use your phone’s on-screen keypad. Head to your iPhone’s Bluetooth settings, and select the controller to connect it to your device.

Also read: How To Connect Xbox 360 Controller To PC Wired & Wirelessly

Q.3. How do I play Xbox Cloud games on my iPhone?

Launch Safari, head on to xbox.com/play, and sign in to your Xbox account to get started. By subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you get access to cloud gaming that allows you to play Xbox games on your iPhone and iPad.

Also read: How to Play Xbox 360 Games on PC

Conclusion

Hey gaming nerds, here’s how you can play Xbox games on iPhone and iPad. Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and start streaming your favorite Xbox games on iOS without the console.

Which is your favorite Xbox game that you cannot resist playing? Feel free to share your thoughts with our readers.

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