Ahead of Summer Game Fest 2022, Microsoft announced a series of services including a partnership with Samsung. The goal ? Offer the Xbox application on the manufacturer’s 2022 connected TVs. It is now a reality, since the Redmond company announces through an official press release that from now on, all owners of a Smart TV from the brand can access the Xbox Game Pass catalog available in the Cloud, and this without necessarily owning a console.
Obviously, it is essential to be a subscriber to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (€1 for the first three months, then €12.99/month) to take full advantage of the service, but Microsoft explains that those wishing to give it a try before possibly checkout can play Fortnite for free. “Almost all Bluetooth controllers will work with the Xbox app, such as the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller, or DualSense Controller“, it is specified in the press release.
Finally, we are told that there are two ways to access the Xbox application on a Samsung Smart TV: either by the new Gaming Hub via the user interface or by downloading the Xbox app from the Media Hub. You know everything.