Can’t get Xbox kids accounts to be able to cloud game even though the cloud icon is present.

William8631 · Feb 26, 2023

I have an Xbox Series S with three accounts on it, mine and one each for my kids. I also have game pass ultimate. There are no time limits set for the kids and their content is limited to under 16 years old. Although I can play all the games on the cloud, in their accounts, the games have the cloud icon on but when they click on a game, it only has an install button…. Rather than the button to cloud game. Any idea how I can get their accounts to cloud game too?

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John P_14

Hi and thanks for reaching out. I hope you’re doing well. I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you and I'll be happy to help you.

I understand you need assistance with cloud gaming. Just to clarify, Xbox Family Group is not related to cloud gaming and is only used for managing family members' account restrictions. On an Xbox console, you can share your subscription with family members using the Home Xbox feature. However, please note that only the account that has the Game Pass Ultimate subscription will be able to access cloud gaming, as it is not shareable.

William8631

Fabulous. Very clear. Not what I was hoping of course but very useful to know so I don’t keep trying to make it work. Many thanks

John P_14

You're most welcome. Please do me a favor, stay healthy, and keep safe out there.

Feel free to choose a rating and have a good day!

SammyVS

Go to My Games & Apps>Full Library>Xbox Game Pass and set the filter to “Cloud gaming” to explore. Next, click the “Play” button with the cloud icon and get to gaming

Smwutches

Flight Simulator has not been released for the Xbox One, so you can't install it. You can play it through the cloud on an Xbox One though. If you look up the game, it should give you the Play option with a cloud icon and you'll play it from there.

Can’t get Xbox kids accounts to be able to cloud game even though the cloud icon is present.