Microsoft is continuing its push to make Xbox gaming available on more devices. The Xbox Cloud Gaming app is now rolling out to compatible Hisense Smart TVs running VIDAA OS (2024–2026 models), allowing players to stream Xbox games directly on their TV without needing an Xbox console.
The expansion gives Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers instant access to hundreds of cloud-enabled titles, turning supported Hisense TVs into gaming devices with nothing more than a compatible controller and an internet connection.
Xbox gaming without the console
The Xbox app launched for compatible Hisense VIDAA TVs last month and is now reaching more users across supported regions. Once installed, players can sign in with their Microsoft account and start streaming games from the cloud.
Supported TVs include VIDAA OS models released between 2024 and 2026, bringing console-quality gaming to the living room without additional hardware.
Players simply need:
- A compatible Hisense TV running VIDAA OS (2024–2026)
- An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription
- A stable high-speed internet connection
- A supported Bluetooth controller, including Xbox Wireless Controllers and select PlayStation controllers
Hundreds of games available instantly
Through Xbox Cloud Gaming, subscribers can access a large catalog of games without downloading or installing them.
Popular franchises available through Game Pass include:
- Halo
- Forza Motorsport
- Minecraft
- Sea of Thieves
- DOOM
- The Elder Scrolls
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- And many more cloud-enabled Game Pass titles
Because games are streamed directly from Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, users can jump into gameplay within minutes.
Microsoft’s “Xbox everywhere” strategy continues
The rollout aligns with Microsoft’s long-term vision of making Xbox available on virtually any screen.
Instead of requiring dedicated gaming hardware, Microsoft has expanded Xbox Cloud Gaming to:
- Smart TVs
- Streaming devices
- PCs
- Smartphones
- Tablets
- VR headsets
- Web browsers
The latest expansion means compatible Hisense TVs join Samsung, LG, Amazon Fire TV, and other supported platforms in Microsoft’s growing cloud gaming ecosystem.
The move also reinforces Microsoft’s focus on Game Pass subscriptions rather than relying solely on console sales, giving more players access to Xbox titles wherever they choose to play.
Community reactions
The announcement has generated plenty of excitement among gamers who like the idea of playing Xbox titles without buying a console.
Others jokingly referenced Microsoft’s long-running “Everything is an Xbox” messaging, highlighting how Xbox gaming is steadily reaching more types of devices.
For many casual players, being able to launch Xbox games directly from their TV could lower the barrier to entry and make cloud gaming more appealing.
Final thoughts
The arrival of the Xbox Cloud Gaming app on Hisense VIDAA Smart TVs is another step in Microsoft’s effort to make gaming more accessible. With no console required, supported TVs become an easy entry point into the Xbox ecosystem for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
As Microsoft continues expanding cloud gaming support across new devices, the traditional idea of needing dedicated hardware to enjoy Xbox games is becoming less important.
Key Highlights
- Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available on compatible Hisense VIDAA Smart TVs (2024–2026).
- No Xbox console is required to stream games.
- An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is needed for cloud gaming.
- Supports Xbox Wireless Controllers and select PlayStation controllers.
- Hundreds of cloud-enabled Game Pass titles are available to stream instantly.
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