Amazon Fire TV users will soon be able to play Xbox games without a console

Xbox is expanding its Cloud Gaming service to Amazon Fire TV, offering a new way for gamers to enjoy their favourite titles without the need for a console or PC. This partnership between Xbox and Amazon aims to broaden the reach of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by making it accessible on Fire TV devices in over 25 countries. Ashley McKissick, Corporate Vice President of Xbox Experiences and Platforms Engineering, announced this new collaboration, highlighting its potential to transform the gaming experience.

“At Xbox, we’re committed to bringing the joy and community of gaming to everyone. Today, we’re announcing a collaboration with Amazon where Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in over 25 countries can play games directly from the Xbox app on select Fire TV devices via cloud gaming, giving people even more choice in how they play their favourite games,” McKissick said in a blog post published on Xbox website.

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With Xbox Cloud Gaming available on Fire TV, users can stream games directly to their televisions, eliminating the need for a traditional gaming setup. This is particularly advantageous for those who do not own an Xbox console or a high-end gaming PC.

Another key benefit of this move is the affordability of the Fire TV Stick, which can be purchased for a fraction of the cost of an Xbox console. The Fire TV Stick 4K edition is priced at just USD 39.99 on Amazon, making high-quality gaming more accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023) and Fire TV Stick 4K (2023), launching in July, are priced at USD 59.99 and USD 49.99, respectively.

The partnership also emphasises the portability of the Fire TV Stick. Users can easily move their gaming setup from one room to another or take it on the road, as long as they have a stable internet connection and a compatible Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller. This flexibility allows for a seamless gaming experience anywhere, anytime.

Amazon also shared the announcement in a blog post and talked about how gamers won’t have to invest in a console anymore and how gaming is now more portable than ever. The post read, “One of the biggest benefits of cloud gaming is the ability to play premium games without investing in a console system. The Fire TV Stick may be compact, but it can stream and run graphically intense Xbox games like Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II thanks to Microsoft’s cloud servers doing the heavy lifting.

“This portability also means you can easily move your cloud gaming setup from the living room TV to a different room or even take it on the road. As long as you have a solid internet connection and your compatible Fire TV Stick, and a compatible controller, your game library and saved progress travels with you.”

To access Xbox Cloud Gaming on Fire TV, users will need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. This subscription provides access to a vast library of games, including popular titles like Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Starfield, and Forza Horizon 5. Even non-members can enjoy ‘Fortnite’ without a subscription, while those looking for broader access can join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

In order to play games using Fire TV, users simply need to install the app, log in with their Microsoft account, and start playing.

However, it is important to note that Xbox Cloud Gaming is not yet available in all regions. Players in countries like India will have to wait a bit longer before they can take advantage of this new feature and move away from traditional consoles.