Did you hear about the new Xbox iOS update? Yes! Microsoft is updating its app right before the launch of Xbox Series X. This update will let you stream and play Xbox games on your iPhone and iPad. Trust me on this; the remote play function is way better than mere casting games from your Xbox One to your iPhone. Also, you can arrange your games on your way back home and start playing as soon as you are home! Let me show you how.

System Requirements: iOS 13 or later, Bluetooth 4.0 or above

How to play Xbox games on your iOS devices

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To enable playing your Xbox games on your iOS devices, you need to set up a remote play on your console and your Apple devices and then pair the devices together. The following steps explain both the procedures in detail. Before you begin, do not forget to install the Xbox app on your iPhone.

First, pair your controller to your iPhone or iPad

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth. Make sure your Bluetooth is turned ON.
2. Press the Xbox button to turn on your Xbox Wireless Controller.
3. If your controller is paired to your Xbox already, turn OFF your console, wait for a few minutes and then press and hold the Pair button.
4. Select Xbox Wireless Controller from your pair of available devices.

That’s it. Your iPhone or iPad is now paired to your Xbox controller. If you are having trouble connecting your controller to your iPhone, then you can read our extensive guide on how to connect Xbox One or PS5/PS4 controller to iPhone.

Next, set up remote play

On your console:

1. Press the Xboxbutton on your controller.
2. Open Profile & System → Settings → Devices & Connections → Remote Features.
3. Enable Remote Features by clicking the box.
4. Select Instant-on under Power Mode.

Do not forget to turn your console power mode on. As remote play won’t work unless it is turned on.

On your iOS device:

1. Open the Xbox app.
2. Look for the My Library icon and select Consoles.
3. Under Consoles, connect with the console you wish to use.
4. Tap Remote play on this device.

That’s it. You can now enjoy playing Xbox games using your iPhone.

Things to keep in mind while playing Xbox games on iPhone

When the man Tom Warren himself tweets about the iPhone app for Xbox, you have to test it thoroughly and see if the functionality works for real.

Microsoft’s new Xbox app for iPhone lets you stream Xbox games to an iPhone 😎 It’s coming soon, and here’s how it works. More information here: https://t.co/zsQ7S2cEispic.twitter.com/env64JlaAt

— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) September 25, 2020

However, you need to be a little cautious before setting your gameplay. You don’t want to lose all your history now, do you? Here is a checklist; make sure you have them in command while connecting your iPhone to Xbox.

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• Make sure your device is compatible.
• Your performance may vary depending on your iOS, so make sure you are updated to the latest iOS for smoother functioning.
• Always save your progress while playing remotely. You can lose all your game progress if you get disconnected in the middle of the game.
• Despite the number of connections, only one person can play remotely or locally.
• You cannot purchase from the store during remote play. In-game is also disabled during remote play.
• You cannot access back-compat games via remote play.
• While using remote play, all your external applications on your console are blocked.

Enjoying Xbox games on your iPhone and iPad

Remote play for iOS is a big step because Apple is known for notoriously banning Microsoft in the past. Thus, Microsoft is planning to bring xCloud to iOS and iPadOS via a web-based app rather than waiting for the App Store approval to kick in. Maybe, Apple kicking Epic Games off its platform is Apple’s way of putting a ding in the universe.

With the all-new Xbox app, you can now manage your console using your iPhone. Thus, you can delete and download games to the console so that they are all prepared for you when you get home. Not just that, this is an excellent upgrade for gamers or game streamers, as it will let you take a screenshot and share it across your social media.

Xbox Remote Play With Ps4 Controller

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Once you have found all the required files it’s very easy to use your Xbox One controller for PS4 Remote Play. This short guide will share with you how to do this for free without buying any software or hardware adapters. I have used both the official Xbox One controller and the Amazon Basics wired Xbox One controller with Remote Play using these settings. It’s a pain to have both Xbox One and PS4 controllers for game streaming at my desk. I bought a cheap Amazon Basics Xbox One Controller so I wouldn’t have to go get my controllers from my game room every time I want to stream a game to my office computer or bedroom laptop.

I take no credit for developing this software but because of the confusing amount of outdated information and the frustration from all the dead links I encountered I have chosen to upload and mirror the files for ease. Please be sure to check the “official links” for any updates.

You will require these two programs:

ViGEm (Virtual Gamepad Emulation Framework): This is a Windows driver that can imitate gamepad devices

VDX: This is an app that translates Xbox One controller inputs into PS4 controller inputs

Step 1 Connect your controller:

Just connect your controller as you would normally.

Step 2 Install ViGEm:

Download ViGEm from https://github.com/ViGEm/ViGEmBus/releases

You only really need one file so scroll down to the assets section of the latest release and download just the file labeled “ViGEmBus_Setup_1.16.115.exe” or whatever the newest release is.

After you’ve downloaded it just install it normally. After installation you’re done with this.

Step 3 Get VDX:

Download VDX from https://downloads.vigem.org/other/paraly/

look for the file “VDX_v1.14.3.0_x64_x86_GPDWinEdition.zip” or whatever the newest release is.

Basically just unzip the file using 7zip or whatever you like. There is nothing to install like the other program. Just open the file labeled “VDX_x64.exe” or the other one if you’re only on a 32 bit system. I would also suggest pinning this to the start menu or creating a shortcut on your desktop next to your PS4 Remote Play app.

Step 4 Set the Emulation Type to DualShock 4 Controller:

Just select DualShock 4 Controller from the Emulation type drop down menu.

And then click connect. After you click connect the the button should then change to a disconnect button. You are now connected.

Step 5 (Optional) Disable Xbox Game Bar via Controller:

If you have the Xbox game bar installed it will open the Xbox Game Bar when you press the Xbox button on the Xbox controller. This can be kind of nice as it gives you all the capture options and access to basically everything else that the Xbox Game Bar has to offer. A lot of capture options are inaccessible during Remote Play so this can be a workaround for that. However it does mean that you will need to use the mouse to click the PS button on the remote play window. If you want to press the Xbox button on the controller and have it work as the PS button you will need to disable this shortcut.

Open game bar by pressing the Xbox button or pressing Win+G

Click on the “Settings gear”

Click on shortcuts and un-check the box next to “Open Xbox Game Bar using Xbox Button on a controller.

Ps4 Remote Play With Xbox 360 Controller

You can always get back to Xbox Game Bar with Win+G.

Step 6 (Optional) Disable Y-Axis inversion to enable?!?:

If you are awesome like me you probably prefer to play with Y-Axis inverted. If you like to invert your Y-Axis you probably have your Y-Axis inverted in all your game settings. The PS4 Remote Play app will leave your Y-Axis Inverted and if you Game Stream with Xbox or Xcloud you probably have the Y-Axis inverted there as well.

DOUBLE INVERTED! So basically, if you’re inverted in both apps you’re Y-Axis is just normal. So you’ll need to disable one of them. I think it’s best to disable Y-Axis inversion in the Xbox accessories app because it’s easy to find and do this on a computer and it doesn’t disrupt the settings on either console.

Open the Xbox Accessories app. Find your controller and click configure.

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Click on the profile you want to use and click on Edit. (Also you can make another profile here to make setting up easier).

Un-check Invert right stick Y axis.

Once you have done this you will only have your Y-Axis inverted from the PlayStation.

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