You can now play Xbox games on Hisense TVs without a console - Engadget

Microsoft’s Xbox app is being made available on supported Hisense televisions and other TVs that run VIDAA OS, allowing some owners to stream Xbox games without purchasing a console. The rollout applies to certain VIDAA-powered models released between 2024 and 2026 and has been underway over the past month. Microsoft framed the expansion as part of its broader effort to make Xbox gaming accessible on devices people may already have, following earlier app launches for Samsung TVs, LG TVs and Amazon Fire TV products.

To use the app for gameplay, users need an Xbox Game Pass subscription, though the PC-only plan is excluded. Available plans include Essential, Premium and Ultimate tiers, with Ultimate offering the largest catalog and access to some new releases on launch day. Because the service streams games, players must have an internet connection and a compatible controller, such as an official Xbox controller or another Bluetooth-enabled option. Microsoft is also testing free streaming for games users already own, but that feature is currently limited to Insider testers. VIDAA OS, originally developed by Hisense, is also used by Toshiba and some European TV brands, and Microsoft says the Xbox app will continue reaching more compatible VIDAA televisions. Users who do not yet see the app are advised to wait, update their TV software and check the Games section on the home screen.

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