Is there a way to use xcloud on pc?

ultimate includes xcloud (streaming) which can be used on pc, mobile and console. that would be the only way of playing games on your pc.

not sure if there is an easy way to upgrade to ultimate that actually paying to upgrade.

That's because you are using the wrong platform

You gotta remember you are using the xbox version on a pc

That's why your are seeing it in menu

That's your mistake

Xcloud only supports controllers

But on the xbox or the pc you can use keyboard if the games support it

You have to.directly install it not use xcloud as mentioned. You can use keyboard on an actual xbox or pc

Not xcloud

the only way to do that if you play xbox 360 games on a xbox one and you use a pc with windows 10 and it has the xbox companion app, or even if you have a phone with xbox xcloud in it

Unfortunately, PC wheels are not officially supported on Xcloud at this time.. We recommend using a controller that is officially supported by Xcloud for the best experience. You can find a list of supported controllers on the Xcloud website.

You will. have .to. download .the. game.to.use non controllers

Xcloud isn't available on PC yet.

The only way to play via a PC/Laptop is via an Android emulator such as Bluestacks.

How to Play Xbox Games on PC With BlueStacks and xCloud

This should work fine on your laptop specs. Remember, Xcloud is a streaming service, all the graphics processing is done server side and sent to your device. That's why it can run on Android phones.

Streaming should work fine on your laptop but it's not powerful enough to run PC Game Pass titles natively. Your machine is probably one of Dell's flagship 'Inspiron' range from about 3 years ago. Fine for basic productivity, awful for gaming.