How many times have you wished Microsoft would release a portable Xbox console? We a lot. And it is that since the arrival of xCloud many have been the users who have changed the way of approaching video games, since the fantastic cloud gaming service included in our subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate not only allows us to play a huge catalog of games directly without having to install them first, if not It gives us the possibility of enjoying some gems on our mobile phone, tablet or, as we will see today, on portable consoles with Android.
So from SomosXbox we wanted to give this incredible service a little twist and we bring you a guide to install Xbox Game Pass on an Anbernic console. If you are not familiar with this type of device (in the next few days we will bring you a review of the Anbernic RG552), these consoles are very famous within the portable retro console scene for emulating various platforms and allowing us to play authentic jewels in the crown of consoles. video games, and since they have an Android system to emulate their systems, it is quite simple to be able to enjoy Xbox Game Pass on one of these consoles, which They offer a fairly decent screen and a button and joystick layout that will allow us to play with great comfort..
How to install Xbox Game Pass on an Anbernic console?
as we tell you, is it possible to play xbox games on a portable retro consoleyou simply have to install the Play Store and from there you can play Xbox Game Pass through xCloud, although you must remember that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate account required to enjoy this service. If you want to try it for a few days to see how it works, you can always buy a 14-day account at a ridiculous price at InstantGaming.
1. Update the Android version and install the Google Play Store
The first step you must follow is to update the Android version, there are dozens of tutorials in Spanish to do it, both in video and in help forums. We leave you this video that is quite complete and easy to follow.
2. Install the Xbox Game Pass app from the Play Store
Once the Play Store is installed, you must search for the Xbox Game Pass application and install it. Once this is done, you must enter the data of your account linked to Xbox and it will automatically connect with your Xbox account.
3. Find available games for cloud play
Once the Xbox Game Pass application is installed, you only have to search the list of available games for those that can be played through xCloud. These games are marked with a cloud icon.
To play you must have a good internet connection, it is recommended that it be through a Wi-Fi network, but you can also create a Wi-Fi network from your mobile and play through your phone’s data if you are away from home, but it is highly You are likely to experience crashes if the game requires a lot of load and you may not be able to enjoy a good gaming experience.
3.1 Configure console controls
This step is completely optional, although we recommend it to keep the button layout the same as that of our Xbox controller. You can do this through the configuration menu of the console itself.
7 retro-portable consoles on offer on Aliexpress
As you can see, it is really easy to enjoy Xbox games on a portable console. No need for Xbox emulators nor strange applications, since Xbox itself gives us the possibility of enjoying its catalog on practically any device with Android. Also, if you want to make the experience even better, you can connect the console through the HDMI port to a TV or connect a controller to it through the wireless connection, although the grace of this lies in playing with the console itself as if we had in our hands a real Xbox portabledon’t you think?
Dual console (Android + Linux) portable retro. 5.3″ IPS screen. Includes screen protector and microSD card. Possibility of installing Xbox Game Pass
And you, did you know about this possibility of playing Xbox Game Pass? We read you in the comments!