Imagine sitting comfortably in your living room, playing high-end Xbox games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 without a console, just with a controller and a TV. This is no longer just a fantasy, it is a reality. Microsoft and LG’s new partnership has taken a big step forward in the gaming world. Xbox games can now be played directly on select LG Smart TVs – without a console.
A new way of gaming
Now you can play Xbox games on an LG Smart TV without an Xbox console, so a new era of gaming begins. Smart TVs running LG’s webOS 24 or newer now support Xbox Cloud Gaming. This means you no longer need to buy an Xbox Series X or S. All you need is a Bluetooth controller and a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
With this new feature, you can stream over 400 games directly to your TV. This includes big titles like Avowed, Hogwarts Legacy, and Call of Duty. That is, without downloading the game, without doing any hardware setup, just get started in one click.
Which TV models will be included?
The Xbox app is currently available on LG’s 2022 OLED models, select 2023 smart TVs, and all devices running webOS 24 or above software. Apart from this, LG’s new 2025 TV lineup, which comes with the gaming portal already built in, will have this app.
This feature is also coming soon on LG’s portable StandbyME display. If you have a slightly older model, then you will have to go to the LG App Store and download the Xbox app. But keep in mind – this will require the latest firmware update and a compatible Bluetooth controller.
Microsoft’s mission in the world of gaming
Microsoft does not want to limit Xbox to just a console. After Samsung and Fire TV, the entry of the Xbox app on LG TVs is taking this mission further. Microsoft has already hinted that Xbox will reach every screen, and it’s not far from when you will get the Xbox experience on every smart device.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a subscription that offers Xbox Cloud Gaming for just $20 per month. Through this, you can not only access hundreds of games, but also play new releases on the first day of launch.
Easy setup, great experience
Its setup is also very easy. If you have an LG smart TV that comes in supported models, and a controller that supports Bluetooth, just open the Xbox app, login with your Xbox account, and start streaming games.
Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service is considered to be one of the best cloud gaming services ever. Its interface is also designed in the same way as that of a console; that is, you will get the full glimpse of a console-like experience, but without a console.
Is this the future of gaming?
This move is being seen as a big change in the gaming industry. Where earlier you needed heavy hardware and setup to play games, now, with just a TV and a controller, the entire gaming universe is on your screen.
This move by Microsoft and LG shows the direction technology is headed – simple, accessible, and available to everyone. Gaming is no longer confined to a room or a device, but it has become an experience that can be lived on every screen.
If you, too, want to enjoy Xbox games, then it’s time to update your LG Smart TV, grab a controller, and step into the world of Xbox without a console. Gaming is now truly without limits.
