LG and Xbox have joined forces to bring Xbox games straight to your living room, without the Xbox. Some LG TVs can now stream games from Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Unfortunately, you do need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to use this feature. Even still, this update means that anyone with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription can play hundreds of high-quality games through a special Xbox app without needing a separate gaming console.
The new Xbox app is now available on many LG Smart TVs and some smart monitors, making cloud gaming much more widely available. The app works with 2022 OLED TVs, certain 2023 LG Smart TVs (including OLED, QNED, NanoCell, and UHD models), and newer TVs running webOS 24 or later.
If you have a 2025 LG TV, you can easily find the app through the new LG Gaming Portal, which is accessible directly from the Gaming Q-Card on the home screen. For owners of LG TVs with webOS 24 or newer (including some 2022 and 2023 models that have installed the required firmware update version 23.20.01 or higher), the app can be downloaded directly from the LG app store. The service will also be available on StanbyME screens in the near future.
Setting everything up is simple. After downloading the app, users just need to sign in or create a Microsoft account and pair a compatible Bluetooth wireless controller. Many different controllers are supported, such as the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and even PlayStation’s DualSense and DualShock 4 controllers.
However, if you want to avoid the research but want a reliable controller, you’re able to buy The 8Bitdo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller for$49.99 on Amazon. This wide range of compatibility makes it easy for gamers to use their preferred controller.
Once connected, you may explore the huge library of games through your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. You can jump into action-packed shooters likeCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, dive into role-playing adventures likeAvowedandSouth of Midnight, or try newer game releases likeOblivion Remastered. Beyond new releases, you can alsostream some of the games you already own, likeNBA 2K25.
This partnership between LG and Xbox makes Xbox Cloud Gaming available to many more people. Right now, the service is live in countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
This is also great because LG’s TVs come with OLED and QNED, which means sharp 4K visuals. However, keep in mind that lag and any visual glitches would likely be a result of your internet connection. If you choose to play higher-quality games, you’ll likely need a really good connection to keep interference away.
For those who don’t have an LG TV, you may still buy an Amazon 4k Fire Stick for$49.99 on Amazon. That Fire Stick comes with the Game Pass app available for download on compatable TVs.
