One of the best parts of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is that you can play your favorite Xbox games on just about any device, including Androids, iOS devices, a browser on your laptop, and even directly on a Samsung Smart TV.
Starting today, you can the Meta Quest to that list. Now, you can play Xbox Game Pass games on Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro headsets with the new Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) app. That includes hundreds of games, such as Starfield, Halo Infinite, and Forza Motorsport, all streamable to your headset on a large virtual screen.
Requirements to use the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) app
Before you start using the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) app on your Meta Quest headset, there are a couple of requirements. First, you need to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber. If you're not, you can join for $1 for your first month and then $16.99 per month after.
Next, you'll need a supported controller, such as an Xbox controller, PlayStation 4 controller, or Nintendo Switch Pro controller. Meta says that support for the PS5's DualSense controller is coming in the future. Finally, you'll need an internet connection speed of 20Mbps or higher.
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Pick up any of the three Meta Quest devices to play Xbox Game Pass games (as well as Steam games via Steam Link) in Meta's VR headset:
Getting started with the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) app
After you've checked the requirements, getting started with the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) app for Meta Quest is fairly easy. First, make sure your Quest headset is running the latest software update (it should be the v60 update).
Then, download the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) app on your headset. After that, the app will take you through a setup process to pair your controller to your headset and change settings like your display size and virtual surroundings. If you have a Quest 3 or Quest Pro, you can also play your games in stereoscopic full-color passthrough.