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Xbox and TCL announced a partnership under which the Xbox app will appear on selected TCL Smart TVs. This will let users access Xbox Cloud Gaming directly on their TV without needing an Xbox console. To start playing, you'll need a supported TV, a compatible controller, and access to cloud gaming. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also get access to a library of games playable in the cloud. The solution is intended to expand the Xbox ecosystem to more devices and give players greater freedom to choose where they play.
The Xbox app will let you play on your TV without a console
The Xbox app will be made available on selected TCL Smart TVs in the coming months. Microsoft has not yet provided an exact list of supported models or a specific rollout date. The company says it will reach TCL users in more than 25 countries. After installing the app on a compatible TV, users will be able to access Xbox Cloud Gaming. Games will not run locally on the TV but will be streamed from cloud infrastructure. This means an Xbox console won't be required to play. A supported controller will be required to control the games. Access to cloud gaming will be linked to playtime included with Xbox Game Pass or to time purchased separately. With the appropriate subscription, users will also get access to the library of cloud-supported games. Microsoft says this includes major titles, well-known franchises, and indie games. This makes the TV another device for entering the Xbox ecosystem without buying additional hardware. The company is expanding its strategy of making its games available on a growing number of devices. The partnership with TCL is another step toward decoupling access to Xbox from a specific console.
Games, friends, and save data will be available across the Xbox ecosystem
One of the main advantages of the solution is meant to be continuity across different devices. Microsoft says that games, friends, achievements, and saved game states move with the user throughout the Xbox ecosystem. That means you can start playing on a TCL TV and pick up later on a console or PC. The condition, of course, is using the appropriate account and a game that supports the feature. Xbox aims to simplify switching between different ways of playing. The TV therefore becomes another access point to the same ecosystem, not a completely separate platform. The solution could be especially appealing to people who don't want to buy a console but still want access to the Xbox game library. For TCL, it adds a feature that could boost the appeal of its compatible Smart TVs. Microsoft emphasizes that similar partnerships are part of its plan to bring Xbox to more devices. The company wants to give players greater flexibility in choosing where and how they play. The app on TCL TVs thus ties directly into the growth of cloud gaming. However, details about specific TV models and service availability are still forthcoming.
Xbox and TCL are preparing an Xbox app for select Smart TVs that is expected to arrive in the coming months. Users will be able to stream supported games via Xbox Cloud Gaming directly to the TV screen. A compatible controller will be required, along with access to cloud play through Game Pass or purchased separately. Microsoft plans to expand Xbox to more devices this way, and the partnership with TCL will reach users in over 25 countries.
source: XBOX
