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Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Top TV brand upgrades your telly with perk that saves you £400 instantly – and why the real saving could be even bigger
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TOP telly models have been given a major upgrade that saves you about £400 – and potentially much more. Better still, Brits will be able to claim the new perk starting today. 4 LG has upgraded its TVs with a brand new Xbox app for playing games without a console Credit: Microsoft / Xbox / LG It lets owners of LG television turn their big screens into games consoles. You'll be able to play Xbox games on the TV without even owning the console. That's not bad, given that an Xbox Series S costs £249.99, rising to £429.99 for the Xbox Series X Digital Edition. Now after an update, specific LG Smart TV models can access the Xbox app, adding support for Xbox Cloud Gaming. UP IN THE CLOUDS Normally, playing games means owning a console with a powerful graphics card inside. This graphics card renders the visuals you see on your TV screen, so you can control a character and interact with the virtual space. That's in contrast to a TV show or movie which has its visuals pre-made, so doesn't need a lot of computing heft to show on a display. But graphics cards are expensive, which means your console is expensive too. Now, however, internet speeds are fast enough that you don't need a console at all. Instead, Microsoft (which owns Xbox) can create the gaming visuals for you far away on a server, then beam them back to your TV – a bit like Netflix, for games. Amazon Fire Stick trick turns your TV into an Xbox that lets you play games even with no console – two steps to try it Your controller inputs can whiz to Microsoft's servers in an instant, with visuals returned to you similarly speedily. So it means you don't need much more than a TV and a joypad to play Xbox games. You're also not limited to the graphics of your console's hardware, as the processing isn't taking place in your home. The only major catch is that you'll need decent internet, and a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. But this membership also gets you access to a library of rolling games that you can play without having to buy them. 4 You get access to streamable titles via an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership Credit: Microsoft / Xbox / LG That means you'll not only save on the cost of the console, but also on the price of buying games. "With this update, players can enjoy hundreds of games in the Game Pass Ultimate catalogue," Xbox's Lori Wright said. She added that the library includes games like Avowed, South of Midnight, and the upcoming Towerborne. You can also stream some games you've bought, like Assassin's Creed Shadows, NBA 2K25, and Hogwarts Legacy. XBOX CLOUD GAMING DEVICES – THE OFFICIAL LIST Here's Microsoft's full list of compatible devices, accurate as of April 2025... Browsers Windows 10 version 20H2 or later – Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome version 85 or later Windows 10 20H2 or later on ARM-based devices – Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome version 85 or later iOS 14.4 or later – Safari 14.0 or later, Google Chrome version 85 or later iPadOS 14.4 or later – Safari 14.0 or later, Google Chrome version 85 or later MacOS 14.1.2 or later Safari 16.0 or later, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome version 85 or later ChromeOS 85 or later – Google Chrome version 85 or later Android 12.0 or later – Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome version 85 or later Amazon Fire TV Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) Android Android OS 12.0 and later iPhone iPhone iOS 14.4 and later iPad iPadOS 14.4 and later MacBook MacOS 14.1.2 and later Windows Windows 10 version 20H2 and later Smart TVs Samsung : 2020 and newer Samsung smart TV models with software version 1300 and higher. : 2020 and newer Samsung smart TV models with software version 1300 and higher. LG: Available on LG TVs with webOS 24 or newer versions. This includes select 2022 and 2023 models which have been updated to software version 23.20.01 or higher, including 2022 OLED TVs, and 2023 OLED, QNED, Nanocell, and UHD TVs. VR headsets Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S Picture Credit: Xbox HOW TO GET STARTED So what do you need? Well for starters, you'll need a compatible LG Smart TV. Xbox says it's "available on LG TVs with webOS 24 or newer". "This includes select 2022 and 2023 models which have been updated to software version 23.20.01 or higher, including 2022 OLED TVs, and 2023 OLED, QNED, Nanocell, and UHD TVs," Xbox explains. You'll also need a compatible wireless controller with Bluetooth support. And then you'll need an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, which is currently £14.99 a month in the UK. The official Xbox list of what that'll net you includes: Hundreds of high-quality games on console, PC and cloud New games on day one Online console multiplayer EA Play membership Member deals, discounts and Perks, plus in-game benefits 4 LG TVs are now being marketed as being "an Xbox" – even for telly owners who don't have a physical console Credit: Microsoft / Xbox / LG If you've got a 2025 LG TV, you'll be able to see the Xbox app in the new LG Gaming Portal. Just get there via the Gaming Q-Card on your TV's homepage. If you have an LG TV running webOS 24 or newer, you can get the Xbox app from the app store. Then launch the app, sign in with your Microsoft account, connect your controller, and start playing a game of your choice. 4 Your LG TV can now transform into a games console that serves up stunning graphics Credit: LG It's worth noting that LG isn't the only gadget offering access to Xbox Cloud Gaming. You can also access games via web browsers, smartphones, Windows PCs, tablets, select Samsung TVs (2020 and newer smart models) and more.
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Top TV brand upgrades your telly with perk that saves you £400 instantly – and why the real saving could be even bigger
TOP telly models have been given a major upgrade that saves you about £400 – and potentially much more. Better still, Brits will be able to claim the new perk starting today. 4 LG has upgraded its TVs with a brand new Xbox app for playing games without a console Credit: Microsoft / Xbox / LG It lets owners of LG television turn their big screens into games consoles. You'll be able to play Xbox games on the TV without even owning the console. That's not bad, given that an Xbox Series S costs £249.99, rising to £429.99 for the Xbox Series X Digital Edition. Now after an update, specific LG Smart TV models can access the Xbox app, adding support for Xbox Cloud Gaming . Read more on TV tech UP IN THE CLOUDS Normally, playing games means owning a console with a powerful graphics card inside. This graphics card renders the visuals you see on your TV screen, so you can control a character and interact with the virtual space. That's in contrast to a TV show or movie which has its visuals pre-made, so doesn't need a lot of computing heft to show on a display. But graphics cards are expensive, which means your console is expensive too. Most read in Phones & Gadgets Now, however, internet speeds are fast enough that you don't need a console at all. Instead, Microsoft (which owns Xbox) can create the gaming visuals for you Amazon Fire Stick trick turns your TV into an Xbox that lets you play games even with no console – two steps to try it Your controller inputs can whiz to So it means you don't need much more than a TV and a joypad to play Xbox games. You're also not limited to the graphics of your console's hardware, as the processing isn't taking place in your home. The only major catch is that you'll need decent internet, and a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. But this membership also gets you access to a library of rolling games that you can play without having to buy them. 4 You get access to streamable titles via an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership Credit: Microsoft / Xbox / LG That means you'll not only save on the cost of the console, but also on the price of buying games. "With this update, players can enjoy hundreds of games in the Game Pass Ultimate catalogue," Xbox's Lori Wright said. She added that the library includes games like Avowed, South of Midnight, and the upcoming Towerborne. You can also stream some games you've bought, like Assassin's Creed Shadows, NBA 2K25, and Hogwarts Legacy. XBOX CLOUD GAMING DEVICES – THE OFFICIAL LIST Here's Microsoft's full list of compatible devices, accurate as of April 2025... Browsers Windows 10 version 20H2 or later – Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome version 85 or later Windows 10 20H2 or later on ARM-based devices – Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome version 85 or later iOS 14.4 or later – Safari 14.0 or later, Google Chrome version 85 or later iPadOS 14.4 or later – Safari 14.0 or later , Google Chrome version 85 or later MacOS 14.1.2 or later Safari 16.0 or later , Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome version 85 or later ChromeOS 85 or later – Google Chrome version 85 or later Android 12.0 or later – Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome version 85 or later Amazon Fire TV Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) Android Android OS 12.0 and later iPhone iPhone iOS 14.4 and later iPad iPadOS 14.4 and later MacBook MacOS 14.1.2 and later Windows Windows 10 version 20H2 and later Smart TVs Samsung : 2020 and newer Samsung smart TV models with software version 1300 and higher. LG : Available on LG TVs with webOS 24 or newer versions. This includes select 2022 and 2023 models which have been updated to software version 23.20.01 or higher, including 2022 OLED TVs, and 2023 OLED, QNED, Nanocell, and UHD TVs. VR headsets Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S Picture Credit: Xbox HOW TO GET STARTED So what do you need? Well for starters, you'll need a compatible LG Smart TV. Xbox says it's "available on LG TVs with webOS 24 or newer". "This includes select 2022 and 2023 models which have been updated to software version 23.20.01 or higher, including 2022 OLED TVs, and 2023 OLED, QNED, Nanocell, and UHD TVs," Xbox explains. You'll also need a compatible wireless controller with Bluetooth support. And then you'll need an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, which is currently £14.99 a month in the UK. The official Xbox list of what that'll net you includes: Hundreds of high-quality games on console, PC and cloud New games on day one Online console multiplayer EA Play membership Member deals, discounts and Perks, plus in-game benefits 4 LG TVs are now being marketed as being "an Xbox" – even for telly owners who don't have a physical console Credit: Microsoft / Xbox / LG If you've got a 2025 LG TV, you'll be able to see the Xbox app in the new LG Gaming Portal. Just get there via the Gaming Q-Card on your TV's homepage. If you have an LG TV running webOS 24 or newer, you can get the Xbox app from the app store. Then launch the app, sign in with your Microsoft account, connect your controller, and start playing a game of your choice. 4 Your LG TV can now transform into a games console that serves up stunning graphics Credit: LG It's worth noting that LG isn't the only gadget offering You can also access games via web browsers, smartphones, Windows PCs, tablets, select Samsung TVs (2020 and newer smart models) and more.
The Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Top TV brand upgrades your telly with perk that saves you £400 instantly – and why the real saving could be even bigger
TOP telly models have been given a major upgrade that saves you about £400 – and potentially much more. Better still, Brits will be able to claim the new perk starting today. 4 It lets owners of LG television turn their big screens into games consoles. You'll be able to play Xbox games on the TV without even owning the console. That's not bad, given that an Xbox Series S costs £249.99, rising to £429.99 for the Xbox Series X Digital Edition. Now after an update, specific LG Smart TV models can access the Xbox app, adding support for Xbox Cloud Gaming. UP IN THE CLOUDS Normally, playing games means owning a console with a powerful graphics card inside. This graphics card renders the visuals you see on your TV screen, so you can control a character and interact with the virtual space. That's in contrast to a TV show or movie which has its visuals pre-made, so doesn't need a lot of computing heft to show on a display. But graphics cards are expensive, which means your console is expensive too. Now, however, internet speeds are fast enough that you don't need a console at all. Instead, Microsoft (which owns Xbox) can create the gaming visuals for you far away on a server, then beam them back to your TV – a bit like Netflix, for games. Amazon Fire Stick trick turns your TV into an Xbox that lets you play games even with no console – two steps to try it Your controller inputs can whiz to Microsoft's servers in an instant, with visuals returned to you similarly speedily. So it means you don't need much more than a TV and a joypad to play Xbox games. You're also not limited to the graphics of your console's hardware, as the processing isn't taking place in your home. The only major catch is that you'll need decent internet, and a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. But this membership also gets you access to a library of rolling games that you can play without having to buy them. 4 That means you'll not only save on the cost of the console, but also on the price of buying games. "With this update, players can enjoy hundreds of games in the Game Pass Ultimate catalogue," Xbox's Lori Wright said. She added that the library includes games like Avowed, South of Midnight, and the upcoming Towerborne. You can also stream some games you've bought, like Assassin's Creed Shadows, NBA 2K25, and Hogwarts Legacy. XBOX CLOUD GAMING DEVICES – THE OFFICIAL LIST Here's Microsoft's full list of compatible devices, accurate as of April 2025... Browsers Windows 10 version 20H2 or later – Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome version 85 or later Windows 10 20H2 or later on ARM-based devices – Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome version 85 or later iOS 14.4 or later – Safari 14.0 or later, Google Chrome version 85 or later iPadOS 14.4 or later – Safari 14.0 or later, Google Chrome version 85 or later MacOS 14.1.2 or later Safari 16.0 or later, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome version 85 or later ChromeOS 85 or later – Google Chrome version 85 or later Android 12.0 or later – Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome version 85 or later Amazon Fire TV Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) Android Android OS 12.0 and later iPhone iPhone iOS 14.4 and later iPad iPadOS 14.4 and later MacBook MacOS 14.1.2 and later Windows Windows 10 version 20H2 and later Smart TVs Samsung: 2020 and newer Samsung smart TV models with software version 1300 and higher. LG: Available on LG TVs with webOS 24 or newer versions. This includes select 2022 and 2023 models which have been updated to software version 23.20.01 or higher, including 2022 OLED TVs, and 2023 OLED, QNED, Nanocell, and UHD TVs. VR headsets Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S Picture Credit: Xbox HOW TO GET STARTED So what do you need? Well for starters, you'll need a compatible LG Smart TV. Xbox says it's "available on LG TVs with webOS 24 or newer". "This includes select 2022 and 2023 models which have been updated to software version 23.20.01 or higher, including 2022 OLED TVs, and 2023 OLED, QNED, Nanocell, and UHD TVs," Xbox explains. You'll also need a compatible wireless controller with Bluetooth support. And then you'll need an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, which is currently £14.99 a month in the UK. The official Xbox list of what that'll net you includes: Hundreds of high-quality games on console, PC and cloud New games on day one Online console multiplayer EA Play membership Member deals, discounts and Perks, plus in-game benefits 4 If you've got a 2025 LG TV, you'll be able to see the Xbox app in the new LG Gaming Portal. Just get there via the Gaming Q-Card on your TV's homepage. If you have an LG TV running webOS 24 or newer, you can get the Xbox app from the app store. Then launch the app, sign in with your Microsoft account, connect your controller, and start playing a game of your choice. 4 It's worth noting that LG isn't the only gadget offering access to Xbox Cloud Gaming. You can also access games via web browsers, smartphones, Windows PCs, tablets, select Samsung TVs (2020 and newer smart models) and more.
TECHx
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- TECHx
LG and Xbox Partner to Bring Cloud Gaming to Smart TVs - TECHx Media LG and Xbox Partner to Bring Cloud Gaming to Smart TVs
LG and Xbox Partner to Bring Cloud Gaming to Smart TVs News Desk - Share LG Electronics (LG) has announced an exciting new partnership with Xbox, offering LG Smart TV owners access to a vast library of games through the Xbox app. The collaboration will allow users to easily discover and play a wide variety of PC and console games from industry-leading partners, as well as Xbox titles, through the new Gaming Portal. The Gaming Portal is designed as a one-stop hub for an immersive, personalized gaming experience. With this versatile platform, LG Smart TV owners can navigate seamlessly between the latest AAA games and casual webOS app games. The portal also provides direct access to hundreds of games through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, including popular titles like Call of Duty®: BlackOps 6 and the highly anticipated Avowed. In addition to streaming select Xbox games like NBA 2K25 and Hogwarts Legacy, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will enjoy an extensive catalog that includes new releases and beloved classics. 'We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Xbox, enhancing the gaming experience on LG Smart TVs with a broader selection of games,' said Chris Jo, Senior Vice President of Platform Business at the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company. 'The Gaming Portal will provide users with a seamless and exciting way to elevate their gaming experience.' Lori Wright, Corporate Vice President of Xbox, shared her excitement, stating, 'Our partnership with LG will make it easier for players to discover and enjoy games through the new Gaming Portal on LG Smart TVs. We are excited to expand Xbox Cloud Gaming to more players, letting gamers find their favorite titles and play with friends across devices.' Powered by webOS, the Gaming Portal can be accessed directly from the LG Smart TV Home Screen. Its intuitive interface allows users to easily explore and enjoy their games. The Gaming Portal offers a comprehensive overview, including a list of cloud gaming apps, webOS app games playable with the remote controller, recently played titles, top 10 most popular games, editor's picks, and other personalized gaming experiences. This collaboration between LG and Xbox promises to enhance the gaming experience for players, making it easier than ever to access a wide array of games on LG Smart TVs.
Web Release
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Web Release
LG AND XBOX PARTNER TO EXPAND CLOUD GAMING EXPERIENCE ON LG SMART TVS
LG Electronics (LG) has announced a partnership with Xbox, providing players access to hundreds of games with the Xbox app on LG Smart TVs. Owners of LG's latest Smart TVs1 will be able to effortlessly discover and play a wide selection of PC and console games from industry-leading partners, and soon Xbox, through the new Gaming Portal.2 This versatile, gaming centric hub is designed as an all-in-one solution for seamless navigation and personalized gaming, both for the latest AAA games and casual webOS app games. For gaming enthusiasts, LG Smart TV users can soon explore the Gaming Portal for direct access to hundreds of games with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, including popular titles like Call of Duty®: BlackOps 6, and highly anticipated releases like Avowed. With Game Pass Ultimate, players will also be able to stream a catalog of select Xbox games they own such as NBA 2K25 or Hogwarts Legacy. 'We are thrilled to announce the partnership with Xbox, which aims to enrich the gaming experience on LG Smart TVs with a broader selection of popular games,' said Chris Jo, senior vice president of platform business at the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company. 'The Gaming Portal will provide users with a seamless, convenient and exciting way to enhance the gaming experience on LG Smart TVs.' 'Our partnership with LG will help players easily discover and play games through the new Gaming Portal on LG Smart TVs,' said Lori Wright, Corporate Vice President of Xbox. 'We're fortunate to have a great partner in LG who will bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to more players, letting new and longtime Xbox'ers find their favorite games and play with friends across screens.' Powered by webOS and easily accessible from the Home Screen, the Gaming Portal's intuitive interface ensures that users can effortlessly discover and enjoy their favorite games with ease. LG's Gaming Portal provides a comprehensive overview with an app list that includes cloud gaming apps, webOS app games playable with the remote controller, recently played titles, the top 10 most popular games, editor's picks, and other tailored, user-friendly gaming experiences.
