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Xbox Brings 1440p, Higher-Bitrate Cloud Streaming to Consoles in February Update

The higher-resolution option is limited to Game Pass Ultimate members during a phased deployment.

Overview

  • Support is rolling out to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, and Xbox One S, enabling up to 1440p streams at higher bitrates where games and displays allow.
  • The move brings console parity with existing 1440p streaming on the Xbox PC app, supported smart TVs, and web browsers.
  • The Xbox PC app now offers optional controller navigation sounds that can be toggled and adjusted in Settings under Audio.
  • ROG Xbox Ally updates include simpler microSD formatting with support for licensed SanDisk cards and a new indicator showing when shaders were pre-compiled for smoother first launches.
  • Xbox is trialing Postgame Recaps with Insiders and publicly previewing an updated Cloud Gaming web interface with a refreshed UI.