Amazon Firetv Stick Plus Xbox Live Ultimate = Xbox Cloud Gaming $46 on Any Compatible Smart TV

LBookEnoch on 23/08/2023 - 19:59
Last edited 23/08/2023 - 21:03 by 1 other user

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Disclaimer.
Your hardware may vary, and may not be compatible, I will state what I have tested and what I have not.
I am not reinviting the wheels but citing sources and bringing them together in a step-by-step guide.

Cost may vary depending on where or when you purchase your hardware, but I am confident it will cost less than a new Xbox S from Amazon.

Must have's
• Smart TV with at least 1 HDMI port
• Smart TV With access to the Internet
• Smart Tv which Pairs with a Blue tooth controller
• Either
Xbox series x/s Latest model controller
PlayStation 4 Controller (I have not tested PS 5 controller, but I would imagine it would work)
• Xbox Live ultimate membership

Step 1
Acquire an Amazon Firestick
I purchased mine from Big W for $39
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/amazon-fire-tv-stick-with-al…

you can get it even cheaper at Office Works.
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/amazon-fir…

Good Guys, Jb Hi –
Prices may vary, due to sales or discounts.

Step 2
Install Xbox live App via APK, as below
https://firestickhacks.com/xbox-game-pass-on-firestick/

Step 3
Sign up for Xbox Live Ultimate
https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/cloud-gaming

As this is a game of “how cheap can you get it” the below links are for extra credit.

Those who would know, or like to get Xbox Live at discounted vouchers prices that equate to approximately $7 a month can be bought at the following website,

Once again prices may vary, and some technical knowledge may be required.

https://codekie.com/products/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-12-mont…

https://codekie.com/en-au/products/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-2…

For further information regarding cheaper memberships, search Ozbargin.

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Comments

  • drinkin-beer on 23/08/2023 - 20:04
    +8

    How is this a deal?

    Buy product… Use product…. Bargain!

  • HomeAlone on 23/08/2023 - 20:05
    +2

    Step 2
    Install Xbox live App via APK, as below
    https://firestickhacks.com/xbox-game-pass-on-firestick/

    Fire TV doesn't have Google Play Services.

    You can install/sideload the Xbox Game Pass app, but you won't be able to run it due to the missing dependencies.

    I will state what I have tested and what I have not.

    Could you please state that you didn't actually test any of it? (Had you tested it you would know it doesn't work)

    • jasswolf on 23/08/2023 - 20:12

      Was going to post similar. I'm assuming Apitode doesn't help with this either?

    • Bruceflix on 23/08/2023 - 20:14
      +2

      And didn't bother to read the "important update" on the linked page.

    • ieatlemons on 23/08/2023 - 20:15
      +2

      Xbox app does work on fire tv stick (at least it did when I last tested it a few months ago). You will get an error about missing google play services but you can ignore that by clicking okay or whatever the button says and use the app as you normally would.

      • HomeAlone on 23/08/2023 - 20:21
        +1

        but you can ignore that by clicking okay or whatever the button says and use the app as you normally would.

        Normally? How do you navigate? I can move around, but can't select anything or login.

        • ieatlemons on 23/08/2023 - 20:32
          +1

          Ah, I think for login I had to connect a wireless mouse, the okay button on the remote didn't work on the login screen of the app. After login I was able to navigate and use the app with my controller.

          Edit: Just tested with a controller, could login and play. Don't need a mouse either.

          • HomeAlone on 23/08/2023 - 23:20
            +1

            @ieatlemons: I factory reset my Fire TV, installed everything from scratch and paired my Xbox controller to it again.
            I'm not sure what version of Xbox Game Pass I had before, but with the latest one from July the Xbox controller now works to "select" things and I am able to login.

            Problems:

            • When I go to launch a game it keeps crashing with error "Disconnected from cloud gaming session. Something went wrong", but if I keep trying it will eventually load.
            • If I go from Game Pass to the Fire TV home screen, the next time I go back into Game Pass to load a game it will sometimes show the stream in a tiny box in the top left corner of the screen and I have to go to app settings and force stop the app.
            • Search and filters are a broken mess. Requires the use of both the Fire TV remote and the Xbox controller.
            • Input lag. The games I tried (Forza Horizon 5, GoldenEye 007 and GTA V) are all unplayable. Appears to be the same issue as on the Chromecast with Google TV, but here the delay is even worse.

            Anyway, I was wrong and I stand corrected. It is now possible to cloud stream from Xbox Game Pass on the Fire TV.
            Is it something you'd want to do though? Probably not unless you really like to punish yourself.

    • BookEnoch on 23/08/2023 - 20:17

      it didn't seem necessary to state every line and every step that it works, but for the people that haven't tested, I have, every step, and it does work.

  • superforever on 23/08/2023 - 20:10

    What is this post about?

    • johnkash on 23/08/2023 - 20:17

      maybe OP wants you to save money on buying a playstation 5? At least that's my interpretation.

      • superforever on 23/08/2023 - 20:28

        I thought discount with Xbox cloud gaming with Fire TV.

        • johnkash on 23/08/2023 - 20:33

          I think you can buy turkish xbox cloud gaming haha

  • Bruceflix on 23/08/2023 - 20:13

    OP hasn't stated whether s/he tested "step 2"

    So that's a no from me.

  • Bruceflix on 23/08/2023 - 20:18

    Do I see referral codes in those GPU links….

  • Maths Debater on 23/08/2023 - 20:23

    This can be done on a 2022+ Samsung TV. Is it going to replace a console? No chance. There are many reports of high latency and input lag on Reddit. This is not a “bargain” and should be moved to the forums.

  • impoze on 23/08/2023 - 21:48

    you'll have bluetooth latency issues, it's noticable even using an 8bitdo with retroarch on the firestick. Have to be cabled.

  • lachhelix on 23/08/2023 - 21:51

    Yeah I've done this with a Chromecast too - the latency is TERRIBLE

    • AustriaBargain on 24/08/2023 - 01:37

      You on fibre nbn?

      • lachhelix on 24/08/2023 - 09:42

        Yep - 250 down.
        I think the latency was more between the controller and the app

  • Drpepper666 on 23/08/2023 - 22:25

    Cloud gaming sucks even on Xbox series x the Most powerful gaming console ever made

    • AustriaBargain on 24/08/2023 - 01:38
      +1

      Xbox series x, queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Most powerful gaming console ever made

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