Launch the Chrome Remote Desktop app on both your Chromebook and the remote computer, following the on-screen instructions on each to establish connectivity from Chrome OS to the Mac or Windows PC. If you are accessing a friend's computer as just a one-time thing to play Roblox, then you should both choose the Remote Assistance option when the. The windows 10 app is the only legitimate way to stream your xbox to play on the move. Personally i use a macbook with windows 10 bootcamped on it, native support for the controller is good, as is the ability to use game sound/ party chat through the macbook.
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You can't actually use Microsoft's cloud gaming service on a Windows 10 laptop officially yet, but it works pretty well on a Chromebook.
Microsoft's Project xCloud, or the soon to be known (and much less catchy) cloud gaming for Xbox Game Pass, is about to be a real, paid-for product. It's already a very compelling product, but has fairly limited reach in that you need to be using Android to actually get any mileage from it. That will surely change, but for now, it's where we are.
However, there is also Google's Chromebooks. These have Android baked in with access to the Play Store. The older, Game Streaming preview app doesn't install from the Play Store, but the Xbox Game Pass app does, and it just got access to xCloud. And you know something? It works really well.
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Game Pass subscribers can check out xCloud on a Chromebook right now with the Xbox Game Pass (Beta) app from the Play Store, and it's pretty good.
Wait, what? Chromebooks?
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That's absolutely 100% correct. And not only does it work, but it's a very good experience. You can use your Xbox One controller just fine, and even the old, underpowered, four-year-old Chromebook I have access to right now powers through xCloud with ease. The loading times are a bit longer than on a new Android phone or tablet, but once you're in, you're in.
It's not a difficult process, either. So long as your Chromebook has the Google Play Store you're golden. No sideloading, no hunting for APKs. Simply load up, search for the Xbox Game Pass (Beta) app (though this will be available in the regular app before long) and install it on your Chromebook.
Pairing the Xbox One controller is a breeze, too.
- Turn on your Xbox One controller.
- Enter pairing mode by pressing the small button on the top.© Provided by Windows Central
- On the Chromebook, open the notification shade.© Provided by Windows Central
- Click on Bluetooth and make sure it's enabled.
- Select your Xbox Wireless Controller.© Provided by Windows Central
Once you fire up xCloud now you'll be ready to roll.
A surprisingly good experience
© Provided by Windows CentralThe Game Pass app scales really well on a Chromebook, going into a forced fullscreen view as it would be on a tablet. It's not perfect, but it looks quite close to a desktop app like the Xbox (Beta) on Windows 10.
From there on out the only limitations really are your network conditions like any other device you use xCloud on. The loading times will probably be better on newer hardware than I have, but once the game has loaded up there's no hiccups. I've sat and played a bunch of games and aside from being on a laptop, it's exactly the same experience as I've had on an Android phone.
Perhaps even better. That might be down to the Intel Wi-Fi hardware inside the laptop, it might be further improvements to the xCloud service in recent weeks, or it could be a total placebo. But I'll openly admit I've had a mixed experience with the service on a phone to this point, but it feels good on a Chromebook.
A teasing glimpse of Windows support
© Provided by Windows CentralDoes it sting a bit that you can use xCloud on a Chromebook before a Windows laptop? Sure does. But it's also a teasing glimpse of how good support should be when it finally does arrive.
Aside from the badge on the OS and UI differences, you would expect that Windows 10 support will be just as good as it is on a Chromebook. That's one of the more exciting parts here.
For now, it's certainly helped breathe some new life into this old laptop. We know it's coming to Windows 10 this year and that it's in testing, but it's a waiting game for the time being.
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Xbox One controller, we already know, supports Chrome OS via a wired connection. However, a new Reddit post claims that it is possible to use a wireless Xbox One controller (via Bluetooth) on Chrome OS currently.
As per the post, support for the wireless Xbox One controller is there in the latest beta channel (version 78.3904.35 and Platform version: 12499.14.0). Just for reminder, the latest beta channel update for the ChromeOS came on September 30.
In the changelog, there is nothing specifically mentioned about the support for the wireless Xbox One controller.
However, the commits do talk about “Support new Xbox Wireless Controller FW” and note that Microsoft is expected to “to update the firmware for Xbox Wireless Controller (045e:02fd) to modify which field is populated with the Xbox button state.”
Also, the changelog talks about addressing an issue with the vibration in the Xbox One S Wireless Controller over Bluetooth. Prior to this beta channel, the vibration didn’t work as intended.
So, the changelog does hint of working towards adding and smoothening support for the wireless Xbox One controllers. However, there is no more official information on it for now. But the change has been confirmed by a few Reddit users.
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Moreover, users say the latest beta channel not just supports wireless Xbox One controller, but also a third-party controller and DualShock 3 as well. As of now, it is not clear which third-party controllers are supported, but one Reddit user confirmed that his Gamesir is working fine.
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Talking of why Google might have added the support for the wireless Xbox One controller, many say it is in preparation for the Stadia gaming service. Google, as we all know, is working very hard to make Stadia, which is set to arrive sometime later this month, a big success.
Therefore, by adding support for all major controllers and all major platforms in all forms, the search giant likely wants to extend the reach of its upcoming gaming service. Google Stadia will allow you to play modern games on almost any screen without downloading or installing them.
Another likely reason for the support of the wireless Xbox One controller could be related to the Xbox game streaming app. Microsoft is currently working on two products to help users stream games on small screens.
First, is the Project xCloud and the second, is the new console streaming preview, which was only recently in news. While Project xCloud is a cloud-based service, the new console streaming allows you to play the games that you have on your console.
Earlier this week, Microsoft allowed Xbox One testers to access the Console Streaming feature. The feature allows you to play any of your own Xbox One games (on your console) on a mobile device.
Project xCloud, currently, supports just four games. The Console Streaming feature supports all Xbox 360 and Xbox One games that you have on your console. However, the Console Streaming feature is limited only to a few users presently.
“If you’re an Xbox Insider in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings in the US and UK, you can now try a preview of Xbox Console Streaming,” said Xbox program manager, Jonathan Hildebrandt.
As for the support of wireless Xbox One controller on Chrome OS (via beta channel), we will update the story with any new development.
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