Before now, if you fancied playing console games on your Mac, you'd need to use PlayStation 4's Remote Play to do so. Windows 10 users have been able to stream Xbox One titles to their PCs since. How to start gaming using Xbox Remote Play on an iPad. On the Xbox, open the Settings menu and select Devices & Connections, then Remote features. Make sure the box is checked for 'Enable remote.
Getting started with Remote Play on PC or Mac
Using the PS Remote Play app, you can control your PlayStation®5 console or PlayStation®4 console from a PC or Mac connected to a high-speed network. Check your PC or Mac meets the requirements and then follow the steps below to set up Remote Play.
Remote Play on PC or Mac requirementsYou'll need a Windows or Mac computer, and a PS5™ console or PS4™ console to control. Here are the requirement details:
Windows
- Replied on September 22, 2016. Since the remote play is truely a feature of Windows 10 playing on a mac without Windows 10 will not work. I can confirm however that running a windows 10 parallels VM will in fact let you play and stream the xbox from my macbook pro.
- The Sony Official PS4 Remote Play app for Mac and PC is here. Enjoy your Playstation 4 games on your Mac or PC in high quality with no lag.
- OneCast runs natively on macOS, without requiring complex workarounds such as dual booting or virtualisation. Supports HD 1080p video for crisp, smooth gameplay. Play games using the original Xbox One wireless controller connected to your Mac by either USB or Bluetooth.
- OS: Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Processor: 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processors or later
- Storage space: 100 MB or more
- RAM: 2 GB or more
- Display resolution: 1024 × 768 or higher
- Sound card: Required
- USB port: Required
Mac
- OS: macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur
- Storage space: 40 MB or more
- RAM: 2 GB or more
- USB port: Required
PS5™ console or PS4™ console
- The latest system software
Always update your console to the latest version of the system software. - An account for PlayStation™Network
Use the same account that you use for your console. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one first. - A high-speed internet connection
As a standard, we recommend a high-speed connection with upload and download speeds of at least 5 Mbps. For best performance, we recommend a high-speed connection with upload and download speeds of at least 15 Mbps. - A DualSense™ wireless controller for your PS5 console or DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller for your PS4 console. You can connect via USB or pair your controller to a supported device using Bluetooth. Please visit the guides below for more information.
- USB cable
Please note, when using a wired connection, your controller's built-in speaker and mic are not supported. - A mic
To use voice chat, you’ll need a microphone, such as the built-in microphone on your Windows PC or Mac.
Works on most iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, and Mac computers.
Remote Play is a new way to access your Xbox One®games from your PC, Mac, Android, iPad, or iPhone available now. download free, software and begin streaming your Xbox games wherever you are by accessing your Windows 10 game streaming machine remotely.
Although we recommend playing your games from a remote PC, the remote control software is also available for Android and iPad tablets, plus mobile phones too like the iPhone or Samsung Galaxy.
Once setup, you can also remotely access your PC from anywhere in the world using your mobile devices.
Connect Your Xbox One®to your PC
Watch how to setup game streaming here
Open the Xbox app on your Windows 10 machine to discover how to connect your Xbox One®to your PC for free.
Download the Remote Play Software
Install the free for personal use software programs to setup your Windows 10 PC so you can play your Xbox games anywhere.
Play Xbox Games Remotely
Connect and play games from any other PC, Mac, or even mobile devices like Android, iPhone and iPad mobile tablets.
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- Gaming system:
- Computer:
- Remote Device:
- Software License:
- Gameplay Quality:
- Xbox One®or Xbox One®S. You'll need to have your own Xbox at home
- Windows 10 PC, nearby your Xbox. Watch how to setup here
- Play from any PC, Mac, Android, iPad, or iPhone device. PC is best as keyboard controls are natural.
- Distributed free for personal use only
- The quality of game streaming is depending on your network connection. You can adjust the steaming quality either in Windows 10 or using the remote control software, but we don't recommend playing FPS games. Even a little lag makes FPS gameplay unbearable.
Where are the installation instructions?
Please read the Setup and Instructions PDF that comes with the software package. We've provided full instructions for how to get started with the free game streaming packages.
What do I need?
Xbox One®gaming system plus a PC computer running Windows 10on the same wifi-network for Xbox game streaming. Install the software programs on this Windows 10 machine.
How does it work?
Connect to your Xbox and play games by accessing your Windows 10 computer remotely from any device, such as your Macbook laptop or Android tablet using the Windows 10 Xbox One®game streaming service.
Is this really free?
Free for personal use. All we ask is that when installing our virtual controller you also select the option to install our sponsor toolbar. The installation is option, you can say no, but without some source of income, we cannot afford to continue maintaining this for free.
Can I play games like Halo or Call of Duty on my iPhone or iPad?
There are a number of things that will slow your gameplay - your xbox internet connection speed, how far you're playing from, what device you're playing on and how fast the connection speed is. Playing games remotely is better for those that don't require fast response speeds like puzzle games.
My connection is slow, how can I improve my gameplay?
There's a number of things you could do, but ultimately it depends on your connection speed for your Xbox and also your connection speed from where you're trying to play from. The remote control software we recommend has quality control settings, try a smaller screen or optimize for speed over quality.
What if I don't have wifi at home?
Also, we'd recommend connecting your computer and Xbox directly to your router and playing from a remote location directly plugged into your router, not over wifi.
Have another question?
Please read the support PDF included with the software download for more technical FAQ and support installation instructions.
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