Xbox Cloud Gaming offers a cost-efficient alternative to outright console purchases for new players. Microsoft has committed heavily to off-console gaming, providing access to a growing library of indie and AAA titles. Enjoy Xbox Cloud Gaming on various devices, providing a flexible gaming experience on mobile, smart TVs, and VR headsets.

Microsoft's push to deliver Xbox gaming without requiring users to purchase Xbox hardware is set to continue in 2025,

Here's every game coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2025. Here's every game announced so far for Game Pass in January 2025, including platforms and dates for when they'll be available:

Chances are that, like me, you've been unable to escape the chorus of 'This is an Xbox.' This insistent marketing campaign touts the cloud-based future Microsoft is striving for with Xbox, moving away from the console-based core of yore towards a platform that can play with almost any stage.

Some Xbox Cloud Gaming titles support touch controls on smartphones and tablets. However, a wireless Bluetooth controller is a better option for a smart TV when playing console-oriented games. Microsoft's first-party Xbox controller is an obvious solution with widespread compatibility. Pairing these peripherals to LG TVs is usually straightforward.

Owners of LG’s latest Smart TVs will be able to effortlessly discover and play a wide selection of PC and console games from industry-leading partners, and soon Xbox, through the new Gaming Portal.

It’s teaming up with LG’s television division to prove it, announcing a partnership that will bring Xbox games, via Microsoft’s cloud gaming platform, to select LG TVs. That’s in addition to some Samsung TVs that already support the service, plus Apple, Amazon Fire and Android devices that can tap into cloud gaming via their respective Xbox apps.

LG and Xbox have announced that they're bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to LG smart TVs via the tech company's new Gaming Portal service.