Discover 3 ways to play Xbox games on your Windows PC

The Xbox console, from the giant Microsoft, has a large contingent of fans around the world, whether due to its exclusive portfolio of games or the processing power of the brand's most modern video games. However, it is still a fact that not all people can or want to buy an Xbox. So, how to play the brand's games on your Windows PC without having the console?

We have put together three possible ways for you to purchase the games and play them on your PC. Despite the tips, it is important to emphasize that the computer must have good processing power to play games smoothly.

Use Xbox's own cloud

In the year 2019, Microsoft officially launched its own game streaming system, titled Xbox Cloud Gaming. The platform works “like Netflix”: you register, choose the subscription that fits your budget and then you can play the games available in the company's portfolio at will.

In general, you can download the application to your computer after completing your subscription and logging in/registering your account. It is worth remembering that the internet needs to be very stable and fast for games to be played correctly: it is best to have the Ethernet cable connected to your computer instead of accessing the network via Wi-Fi.

Remember to consult all requirements the website to find out if you have the necessary equipment and if your device is compatible.

Create a Steam account

Steam is one of the most famous platforms for selling games. With it, you can play online via the website or download the app from the store directly onto your device. Furthermore, users can also download only the games on the computer.

The good thing about Steam is that the games portfolio is even larger than that of Xbox Cloud Gaming and also includes games from other companies, such as games for Sony's PlayStation.

Furthermore, you can either register on the site and play some free games, or pay only for the exclusive games you want to download.

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Download Xenia emulator on PC

Emulators are software that have been programmed to run specific game formats. For example, a Nintendo DS emulator app will only play Nintendo DS games. They are useful for when you want to play a specific game on a console, but without the console itself: the emulator plays the game on other devices.

Xenia is an emulator that can be downloaded to your computer and allows you to run Xbox games. You download the emulator, then search for the ROM of the desired game and open this file in Xenia.

The main disadvantage is that emulators may not run games as well as consoles themselves or cloud systems. But it can still be useful for many gamers, especially if the title you wanted to play is not available on either Xbox Cloud Gaming or Steam, but there is a ROM available on the web.