Amazon Fire TV devices got a major boost thanks to Xbox Gaming.
Xbox is on a mission to get into homes everywhere, and you won't need to buy an Xbox Series X or Series S console to achieve that goal.
On Thursday, Xbox announced its new partnership with Amazon to bring the Xbox Gaming app to select Fire TV devices.
Starting in July, Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) will go live on Amazon's Fire TV 4K Max ($59.99) and Fire TV Stick 4K ($49.99) via the Xbox Gaming app. This will give users access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($16.99) and instant access to a huge library of games and the latest games like Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, starfield, and Forza Horizon 5.
To start playing, you just need a Bluetooth wireless controller, such as the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, PlayStation DualSense, or DualShock 4.
Xbox offers players options
“We're committed to making it easier for customers to access their favorite entertainment experiences with Fire TV,” said VP of Fire TV and Alexa, Daniel Rausch. “We're excited to partner with Microsoft to bring the Xbox app to select Fire TV devices so customers can enjoy a huge library of high-quality games, allowing them to play amazing titles without the need for a console. Now customers have even more ways to play the games they love, wherever they are, with just a compatible Fire TV Stick, Bluetooth controller and Game Pass Ultimate membership.”
“Extending Xbox games to Fire TV devices gives gamers another option to enjoy their favorite games using devices they already own. For those without an Xbox console, this provides an affordable and convenient way to get started. With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, there's something for every type of gamer. We look forward to having more people in the Xbox gaming community,” adds corporate vice president of Xbox Experiences and Platforms Engineering Ashley McKissick.
It looks like Xbox is fully embracing a console-less future.