According to Xbox Official Announcement and LG Electronics, you can now play Xbox games directly on your LG Smart TV without needing an Xbox machine. This new feature started working recently for people who pay for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (a service that gives you access to many games for a monthly fee). The partnership aims to make gaming easier for everyone.
What is Cloud Gaming?
Cloud gaming means playing games over the internet instead of downloading them or using a game console. Think of it like watching Netflix instead of buying a DVD – the game runs on powerful computers far away, and the video is sent to your TV screen. Your controller commands travel back through the internet to control the game. This lets you play big, fancy games without buying an expensive Xbox machine.
Which TVs Can Play Xbox Games?
Not all LG TVs can do this. You need an LG Smart TV with a system called webOS 24 or newer (webOS is just the software that runs your TV, like Android runs on many phones). The Xbox app works on:
- 2022 OLED TV models from LG
- Select 2023 LG Smart TV models
- Soon on a screen called StanbyME
LG has over 200 million TVs worldwide running webOS, but not all can get the new version 24. If you bought your LG TV in 2022 or 2023, it might be able to update to webOS 24 through LG’s Re:New program, which gives newer software to older TV models.
How to Start Playing
Setting up Xbox gaming on your LG TV is quite simple. You need to:
- Download the Xbox app from your TV’s app store
- Sign in with your Xbox account
- Connect a controller using Bluetooth (wireless connection)
- Start playing games from the Game Pass library
You can find the Xbox app in the LG Gaming Portal (a special section for games on LG TVs) or on your TV’s home page. You’ll need a Bluetooth-enabled controller – this means a wireless controller that can connect to your TV without cables. Xbox controllers work, but so do PlayStation controllers and many others.
What Games Can You Play?
With this app, you can play hundreds of games that come with your Game Pass Ultimate subscription. These include popular titles like:
- Avowed
- South of Midnight
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- NBA 2K25
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Hogwarts Legacy
- And many more…
This connects to Xbox’s April 2025 update which added more features like buying games on mobile devices and streaming games you already own.
Where You Can Use This Service
The Xbox app for LG TVs is available in more than 25 countries, including:
| Region | Countries |
|---|---|
| North America | USA, Canada, Mexico |
| Europe | UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, and others |
| Asia-Pacific | Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand |
In India, Xbox cloud gaming is not officially available yet, but when it comes, it would make gaming much more affordable than buying a console (Xbox Series X costs around ₹55,000 in India).
Better Gaming Experience on LG TVs
LG has added special features to make games look better on their TVs. Their OLED and QNED TVs can show games in upscaled 4K (very detailed, sharp picture). The Gaming Portal makes it easy to find and play all your games in one place.
According to Gadgets360, Xbox cloud gaming isn’t just on LG TVs. You can also use it on Fire TV Stick, Android phones, iPhones, iPads, computers (both Windows and Mac), Meta Quest headsets, and Samsung smart TVs.
Xbox Console vs. Cloud Gaming on LG TV
| Feature | Xbox Console | Cloud Gaming on LG TV |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Console purchase (₹55,000+) + Game Pass | Just Game Pass subscription |
| Setup | Connect console to TV, download games | Download app, connect controller |
| Storage | Limited by console storage | No storage needed – all in cloud |
| Internet needed | Only for online games | Always needed for all games |
Making Gaming Available to More People
This partnership between Xbox and LG is part of a bigger plan to make gaming more accessible to everyone. Instead of spending money on expensive gaming machines, people can now just use the TV they already have. This might bring more people into gaming who couldn’t afford it before.
The Gaming Portal on LG TVs (available on models running webOS 23 and newer) is supported in many countries including Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, and others. LG plans to bring it to more countries and even older TV models running webOS 6.0 by the second quarter.
In conclusion, cloud gaming on LG TVs makes playing Xbox games easier and cheaper than ever before. All you need is a compatible LG TV, an internet connection, a wireless controller, and a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This shows how gaming is moving beyond traditional consoles, making it possible for more people to enjoy high-quality games without expensive hardware.
