STACK #250 August 2025

GAMING FEATURE

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Xbox Cloud Gaming isn't the only game streaming available on LG TVs: NVIDIA GeForce Now has been a feature since 2020. After subscribing to the service, you'll be able to stream from the equivalent of a RTX 4080-powered system, and access over 2,000 titles from your Steam and Epic Games libraries. Having both services gives you access to a huge number of games without needing to plug anything into your LG TV! NVIDIA GeForce Now

If you've purchased an LGTV that runs webOS 24 or later, you can now stream a selection of Xbox titles directly to theTV without the need for a console, thanks to Xbox Cloud Gaming. Here's how to do it. Words James O'Connor STREAM XBOX GAMES ON SELECT LG SMART TVS, WITH NO CONSOLE REQUIRED!

are available on Game Pass. If you've owned an Xbox in the past, you may already own several compatible games. What makes LG TVs perfect for streaming games? LG TVs, particularly their OLED models, are ideal for gaming. They offer up the lowest input lag, with a 1ms response time giving you a competitive edge. Recent OLED models support Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 120Hz, as well as VRR and ALLM, meaning you'll get smooth, clear visuals in motion with minimal image tear. OLED displays are known for their wide

What do you need for Xbox streaming with an LG TV? You'll need an LG TV that’s capable of accessing Xbox Cloud Gaming. Select models from 2022 and 2023 run webOS 24, but the newer the model the more likely it is to be compatible. Next, you must subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft's premium subscription service, which includes access to over 100 games across consoles, PC, and the Cloud. You'll also want a Bluetooth controller – it doesn’t need to be Xbox branded, so even a PlayStation 5 controller will do the trick. Lastly, a high-speed internet connection is required to stream games at high quality. Once all of these things are in place, you're ready to start streaming! How do you enable it? Accessing Xbox Cloud Gaming on an LG TV couldn't be easier. Download the Xbox app through your television, connect your controller via Bluetooth, and enter your login details. Once you're in the app, you'll be able

to access any cloud compatible games in your account. It's a painless process! What can I play? There are a lot of games that support Xbox Cloud Gaming – many of which are included on Xbox Game

Pass as part of your subscription. However, select games available for purchase will also work – just check that a game is accessible through the Xbox Cloud Gaming beta before purchasing it. At present, there are over 400 games available via Cloud Gaming, and many of them

colour gamut, with perfect blacks, contrast levels, and ultra-vibrant images. Selected TVs in LG's 2025 range feature higher refresh rates (VRR) of 144Hz and 165Hz to help with streaming clarity. LG's inbuilt game dashboard lets you optimise your TV for the best gaming experience, and the 21:9 ultrawide screen ratio is perfect for games, providing a huge field of view. Even without a console attached, you'll have an excellent experience gaming with LG!

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