How to Save Storage Space Using Xbox Cloud Gaming on Your Xbox Series X|S
For next-generation gaming on consoles like the Xbox Series X|S, managing your Xbox’s storage has become essential to the experience.
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Luckily, you can take advantage of Xbox Cloud Gaming on supported titles and never have to install a game to your Xbox Series X|S again. But what exactly is Xbox Cloud Gaming, and how can you use it to save storage space on your Xbox?
What Is Xbox Cloud Gaming?
To start using saving storage space through cloud gaming on your Xbox Series X|S, you’ll need to utilize Xbox Cloud Gaming, a service that allows you to stream full Xbox titles to any supported device.
By allowing you to stream Xbox titles to multiple external devices, you’re able to experience next-generation gaming on the go. But to save storage, the ability to stream any supported title to your console is the most important feature provided by Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Other features like Cloud Saves and virtual controllers all encompasswhat Xbox Cloud Gaming is, what it offers, and why it’s a great Xbox service. But for the sake of saving storage space, you will need to know how to stream to your Xbox specifically.
How to Stream Xbox Games to Your Xbox Series X|S
To start streaming Xbox titles to your Xbox Series X|S, instead of having to install the game and take up storage space, you first need to identify the games available to you that can be streamed to your console.
To identify the games available to be streamed to your Xbox Series X|S, and then save storage space by streaming them to your Xbox, follow these steps:
YourFull libraryof Xbox titles will then only show you Xbox Cloud Gaming-compatible titles, designated by the cloud symbol on the bottom-right of each game’s tile. To then play the game without an installation, select the game you wish to stream, and instead of selectingInstall, select thePlayoption with a cloud symbol.
Xbox Cloud Gaming will then launch on your console, streaming your chosen game to Xbox Series X|S without taking up storage space and allowing for universal Cloud Saves, providing one of thegreat tips to get more from your Xbox Series X|Savailable through Xbox services.
Save Storage on Your Xbox Series X|S While Playing the Best Next-Gen Titles Available
Now you know how to make the most of Xbox Cloud Gaming to save space on your Xbox Series X|S, you can play some of the best titles available on Xbox without the worry of any storage constraints or having to uninstall current games on your console.
By utilizing Xbox Cloud Gaming, you can check out some of the best Xbox exclusives available on your Xbox without any unnecessary worry.
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