Xbox streaming is here: play your games straight on your phone

Microsoft has just launched the preview of Xbox Console Streaming for Android. Now, before we go on, don’t confuse Console Streaming with the Microsoft xCloud game streaming service. The latter is a Google Stadia equivalent and — just like Stadia — is still not launched.

Xbox Console Streaming is Microsoft’s (late) response to Sony’s PS4 Remote Play. It lets you boot up and play your console remotely — either on your home network or when you are on the go. Yes, even mobile network is supported, provided you have the speed.

The feature is available for US and UK residents that have ...