Microsoft has announced that the Xbox app will be coming to select TCL Smart TVs in the coming months, marking a new way for console players to access Xbox games without a console. This partnership is set to impact millions of TCL TV owners across more than 25 countries, allowing them to stream games directly through their television.
The integration requires users to have the Xbox app installed on a supported TCL Smart TV, a compatible controller, and either an Xbox Game Pass subscription or separate cloud gaming access. Subscribers to Game Pass will gain instant access to a library of cloud-playable titles, covering AAA releases, popular franchises, and independent games.
Xbox Cloud Gaming Expands Beyond Consoles and PCs
With the Xbox app on TCL Smart TVs, players can use Xbox Cloud Gaming to stream titles without needing an Xbox console or PC. The service supports cross-platform features, ensuring that game saves, achievements and friends lists are available across Xbox consoles, PCs and now TCL TVs, facilitating seamless transitions between devices.
This initiative bolsters Xbox’s strategy to offer gamers more flexibility in their play options, aligning with the wider trend of cloud gaming integration in living room setups. By embedding Xbox functionality directly into TCL Smart TVs, Microsoft and TCL aim to reduce barriers to entry and reach a broader player base.
Availability and Compatibility Details
No specific release dates for the Xbox app on TCL Smart TVs have yet been provided, but Microsoft confirms the rollout will begin soon on select models. Details about which TCL Smart TV models are compatible have not been disclosed, nor are there platform-exclusive features beyond the cloud gaming capabilities.
The ability to stream from Xbox Game Pass through TCL Smart TVs does not differentiate between Xbox Series X|S or other Xbox hardware, as the games are run via cloud servers. Players will still require a supported Bluetooth or USB controller to play.
This development increases the platforms that Xbox Cloud Gaming supports alongside existing availability on Windows PCs, mobile devices, and other select smart TV brands, further embedding Xbox’s ecosystem into consumer electronics beyond traditional consoles.
