How to Use Xbox Game Pass on iPhone and iPad: A Beginner’s Guide
Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that offers access to a vast library of games to Xbox users. In recent years, Microsoft has made the service available on other platforms as well, including iPhone and iPad. In this article, we will walk you through the steps on how to use Xbox Game Pass on your iOS device.
Step 1: Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass
Before you can start using Xbox Game Pass on your iPhone or iPad, you need to subscribe to the service. There are two plans available: Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The latter also includes Xbox Live Gold, which enables you to play games online with others.
Once you have subscribed to either of the plans, you can download the Xbox app from the App Store on your iOS device.
Step 2: Download the Xbox App
Once you have subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, download the Xbox app from the App Store. You can do this by searching for “Xbox” in the search bar or by following the download link from the Xbox Game Pass website. Once you have downloaded the app, sign in with your Xbox account.
Step 3: Browse and Download Games
Once you have signed in to the Xbox app, you can browse through the library of games available on Xbox Game Pass. You can filter games by platform, genre, or even by popular games. Once you have found a game to download, tap on it to bring up its details. You can read more about the game, view screenshots, or even watch a trailer.
If you want to download the game, tap on the “Get” button, and the game will start downloading to your iOS device. Note that you need to have an active internet connection to download games from Xbox Game Pass.
Step 4: Play Games
Once you have downloaded a game to your iOS device, you can start playing it. To launch a game, go to the “My Games” section of the Xbox app, and tap on the game you want to play. The game will launch in full screen mode, and you can use on-screen controls or a compatible controller to play the game.
Step 5: Manage Your Subscription
If you ever want to manage your Xbox Game Pass subscription, you can do so by opening the Xbox app and going to the “Settings” section. From there, you can view your subscription details, cancel your subscription, or even change your plan.