How To Play Xbox On Imac

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How To Play Xbox On Imac

When you have the large LCD screen that comes with the iMac, it's no surprise that you'd want to take advantage of it for such things as gaming or watching movies. If you want to connect your Xbox to your iMac to play your games on the large screen, it can be done. While it's a task that does require extra hardware, rest assured that if you follow instructions carefully, you can accomplish this task.

Step 1

To play Xbox console games from the cloud on your device you’ll need the following: i. An active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership in a supported region ii. A supported device including Windows 10 PCs, Apple or Android phones and tablets iii. A compatible controller connected via Bluetooth or USB. Select games can be played with Xbox touch controls. While in a game, press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide. If you’re using a non-Xbox controller that doesn’t have a guide button (or you’re using touch controls), you can tap or click on your device to show cloud gaming controls and then press the Xbox button. Select Start a Party. Choose the friends you want to invite.

Connect the mini display side of your mini-display-to-HDMI adapter to the back of your iMac.

Step 2

Connect the other side of the mini display cord to the corresponding port in your adapter box.

Step 3

Connect your HDMI cable from your Xbox HDMI port to the HDMI port of your adapter.

Step 4

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Plug in the adapter box and turn on any power buttons, if applicable. Turn on the Xbox.

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Step 5

Press 'Command-F2' to switch from the iMac display mode to the Xbox display mode. Your Xbox interface should now appear on your iMac screen.

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  • There are multiple mini-display-to-HDMI adapter boxes on the market; before you purchase one, check any available reviews to make sure it is compatible with the iMac, or use Apple's 'About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapters' page to find out if the adapter you want to use will work with your iMac.

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