Xbox and Amazon team up to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to Fire TV devices

Microsoft and Amazon have officially announced a new partnership to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to Amazon Fire TV devices.

The Xbox TV app has so far been limited to recent Samsung TVs and monitors. However, starting in July, Microsoft will also roll out the app to Amazon Fire TV Sticks. The Xbox app will provide access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, meaning Xbox game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to stream games directly to their Fire TV devices.

The Xbox app will be available in 25 countries, and you’ll be able to use it if you own the Fire TV Stick 4K Max or Fire TV Stick 4K. Xbox says games like Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Starfield, Forza Horizon 5, and several titles in the Fallout series will be supported.

“Over the past several years, we’ve set out to bring cloud gaming to more devices and more people around the world,” said Ashley McKissick, vice president of experiences and platform engineering. Xbox shapes. said in a press release. “We are excited to add Fire TV to our growing family of cloud gaming devices and look forward to welcoming new players to the experience,” added McKissick.

To get started, you’ll need a few things: a Fire Stick device, a Microsoft account, and a subscription to Xbox game Pass Ultimate. You’ll also need a Bluetooth controller — both Xbox and PlayStation controllers work. Once you’re all set up and connected, you’re ready to start streaming games.

Last December, Microsoft rolled out Xbox Cloud Gaming on Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Pro. However, VR titles were lacking and Quest 2 and Pro owners had to play their games in full-screen 2D mode.