14 DAY TRIAL // Streaming Xbox games to other devices has long been one very popular feature request, but obviously, Microsoft has limited such functionality to its devices exclusively.
In other words, yes, you can stream Xbox One games to Windows 10 using just the Xbox app, but doing this outside Microsoft’s ecosystem was impossible.
Until today, that is, as a new application enables game streaming to Apple’s devices, including Macs, iPhones, and iPads. And the whole thing works similarly to the Windows 10 sibling, only that it comes at a cost.
The app that powers the streaming is called OneCast and can be downloaded on both macOS and iOS. It costs $19.99 and $11.99, respectively, and promises smooth gaming regardless of the device you choose.
“Extremely low lag”
While the lag remains a concern, OneCast offers all kinds of advanced features like 1080 streaming support, full screen and multiple profiles.
As explained on the official website, there are various control methods, “including the Xbox One wireless controller, any MFi game controller, or the built in virtual on-screen controller.”
On iOS devices, like an iPhone for example, the app supports a virtual on-screen controller, and the developing team says you can customize it to your liking.
OneCast requires at least macOS 10.11 El Capitan, an Xbox One, iOS 10 if you want to play on an iPhone or iPad, and all devices to be connected to the same network. Xbox 360 support is not available and the parent company isn’t planning any change in this regard.
There are two features missing from the app right now, but which the developing team says it is already working on. First, there’s no microphone for voice and in-game chat, and second, vibration feedback for controllers connected to the Mac is missing.
