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With the Xbox Companion App allowing you to stream your Xbox One console to a PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming allowing you to stream your games to any supported rig, you may be wondering why it’s so difficult to stream your Xbox Series X|S console to your PC.
Unfortunately, there is no official way for you to stream your Xbox Series X|S console without accessing an in-beta tool for PC, the Xbox Game Streaming (Test App), which has been unsupported since 2019.
Why Your Xbox Series X|S Console Wont Stream to PC
With theXbox Cloud Gaming Betaapplication readily available to install and try out, it’s curious that the Xbox Game Streaming (Test App) cannot be downloaded from any Microsoft store.
This hints at Microsoft’s intention when it comes to the future of streaming Xbox software or hardware; because Xbox Cloud Gaming eliminates the requirements of a console, it provides a more accessible option for you, the player.
And when combined withXbox Game Pass, a console-less library of hundreds of games able to be streamed to android or PC devices through Xbox Cloud Gaming, the service represents a bold step forward for the console gaming industry.
For more on Xbox Cloud Gaming, we’ve written a complete and comprehensive guide onwhat cloud gaming is and how it works, to help answer any questions you may have about the service.
Compared to Xbox Cloud Gaming then, the Xbox Game Streaming (Test App) would provide you with a more restrictive form of console streaming.
Nevertheless, it could still have its uses, especially if you want to screen capture your actual console as opposed to a game or gameplay.
How to roll out the Xbox Game Streaming (Test App)
Due to its unavailability on the Microsoft Store, the only way you’re free to roll out the Xbox Game Streaming (Test App) is through third-party sites.
The most prevalent site that allows you to download the Xbox Game Streaming (Test App) directly from Microsoft’s servers is:store.rg-adguard.
From here, to install and set up the Xbox Game Streaming (Test App):
Once your download has finished installing:
Now you should be able to stream all things Xbox-related onto your PC, enjoying games and movies alike.
Enjoy Your Xbox Games on PC
While the Xbox Game Streaming (Test App) can be used to help you stream your Xbox Series X|S console to your PC, the process is quite awkward due to Microsoft’s lack of official support.
Luckily, there are other ways you’ve got the option to stream your Xbox console directly to your PC, including utilizing an Xbox One console and the official Xbox Companion App.
