Game streaming from XBox Series X to Windows 10

picaresque · Nov 10, 2020

Received my XBox Series X today, this is my first XBox. I can't get local game streaming from the XBox to my Windows 10 PC to work. On this
site, MS claims that game streaming only works with XBox One, not Series X, when using the companion app. Having tried it nevertheless, it tells me the XBox wouldn't be set up correctly. However, it works with the iOS XBox app.

I also tried the "new" Windows 10 app, but fail to discover any option for local game streaming. I have Game Pass Ultimate, but guess that shouldn't matter for local streaming?

Did they really cut this feature from XBox Series X/Windows 10? Help would be much appreciated.

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Scotty Nocky

It doesn't work with next gen which shocked me. No ETA either.

Remote Play on Windows 10

Known issue: Console streaming to a Windows 10 device from an Xbox Series X|S will not work through the Xbox Console Companion app.
Workaround: This feature is only supported through an Xbox One generation device. You can currently stream from an Xbox Series X|S console to an Android or iOS device via the Xbox app. Keep an eye on news.xbox.com for any updates on further support for additional platforms like Windows 10 devices.

Onyx Is Here

Hello amramlinebarger, sorry to hear you're having trouble.

The Xbox Console Companion app is mainly for Windows 10 and allows you to stream your Xbox One to One X consoles on Windows 10. This app does not work with the Series X/S consoles though and the Xbox app is recommended for streaming to your PC if you're running Windows 11.

If you are running Windows 11 the only way we'd ask you to try installing the app is if you were having trouble with your Xbox games just to see if that would help.

FastOrc

I have this same problem.

companion app finds the xbox, but when i connect i just get a prompt saying console streaming is turned off on your xbox please turn it on in settings.

but it's all turned on.... please help

maxen

Are you trying to stream a game from Xbox 360 to Windows 10? That's not supported - the media center of old was for streaming videos and songs.

There is a way to stream Xbox 360 games to Windows 10, but it involved using an Xbox One and playing the backwards compatible Xbox 360 on the Xbox 360, then streaming the Xbox One to Windows 10.

CarTzy

Hello Luke Hopkins1,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I can see that you are having trouble with the cast function to stream to your Xbox Series X in Windows 11. Please try the following steps to troubleshoot the problem:

1. Make sure your Xbox Series X and your Windows 11 device are connected to the same network and have the latest updates installed.

2. On your Windows 11 device, open the Settings app and go to Devices > Bluetooth & other devices > Add device > Wireless display or dock.

3. Select your Xbox Series X from the list of available devices and follow the on-screen instructions to pair it with your Windows 11 device.

4. On your Xbox Series X, press the Xbox button on your controller and go to Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Remote features.

5. Enable Allow game streaming to other devices and Allow connections from any device.

6. On your Windows 11 device, open the app or content that you want to stream and click on the cast icon in the top right corner.

7. Select your Xbox Series X from the list of available devices and enjoy your streaming experience.

To stream from a live streaming provider on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, download the app for the provider you want to use. Press the Xbox button to open the guide and select Store > Apps. Find and select the app, and then select Install.

Please see: How to live stream on Xbox | Xbox Support

We're looking forward to hearing from you. If there are any inquiries about our description or if there are any misconceptions, do reply to the post.

Game streaming from XBox Series X to Windows 10