Xbox Steam: How to Play Steam PC Games on Your Xbox

There is a huge library of Xbox games available these days, so it's almost impossible to get bored of them all. In fact, thanks to Xbox Game Pass you have hundreds of games at your disposal for a very reasonable price. Now what if you want play Steam PC games on Xbox? Is it even possible? On this occasion we will answer these questions.

The first thing you should know is that Yes, it is possible to play Steam PC games on Xbox. This is achieved through GeForce Now, a streaming game service created by Nvidia, which means that you must have an account on said service. And, to enter this account, you will have to use the browser available on your console: Microsoft Edge. Below, we explain the procedure to follow in more depth.

How to play Steam PC games on Xbox?

How to play Steam PC games on Xbox? This You can achieve it through the GeForce Now application, whether you have an Xbox series S or an Xbox One. However, this app is not available in the Xbox store, so to access it you will have to log in from Microsoft Edge.

Another important point that you should keep in mind is that On your Xbox you will not be able to play all the games you have on your Steam account. This is because some of these titles are not available on the GeForce Now service. With this clear, let's look at the procedure to play Steam PC games on Xbox.

Open an account in GeForce Now

The first step to playing Steam PC games on Xbox is create an account on GeForce Now. Although you can do it from the console itself, we recommend opening the account from your computer or mobile phone, as it is much more fluid. To do this, do the following:

1. Write GeForce Now in the browser.
2. Enter in the first link.
3. Press on Log In, located at the top right of the screen.
4. Now, swipe to where it says 'Help Login' or 'Login Help'.
5. Then tap Create Account.
6. Provide information such as email, name, date of birth, password and complete the verification.
7. Finally, tap on Create Account and that's it.

You will surely see that An Nvidia account has been created, but it is the same one you need to enter GeForce Now. Also, keep in mind that there are three types of subscriptions: the free one, in which you can play only for 1 hour, the priority one, for 9,99 euros per month, where you will have a session of up to 6 hours, and the Ultimate, for 19,99 euros per month, with games of up to 8 hours and better quality of play.

Set up your GeForce Now account to connect Steam games

The next thing to do is configure your GeForce Now account to connect your games on Steam. Likewise, it is preferable that you do it from a PC or mobile phone. These are the steps to take next:

1. Again, write GeForce Now in the browser.
2. Enter the link that only says GeForce Now.
3. Tap on Log In.
4. Write the email and password that you already created to enter.
5. Choose Games in the upper right corner.
6. Then choose Configuration.
7. On the right side of the screen you will see the options to connect, including Steam.
8. Tap on Connect and add your Steam account and that's it.

Keep in mind that, to perform this procedure from your mobile, first you will have to download the GeForce Now app, if available for your region. Once downloaded, follow the same steps mentioned above to connect your Steam account to GeForce Now.

Set Steam games to appear in GeForce Now

If you have already done the previous procedure, but you still do not see Steam games in the GeForce Now service, it means that you need to configure them. For these games to appear there, you must do the following:

1. Enter your steam account.
2. Tap on See my profile.
3. Now select Modify profile.
4. Tap on privacy settings.
5. En Details of the games, choose Public.
6. This way, you can now see Steam games on GeForce Now.

Access GeForce Now from your Xbox

The next step to play Steam PC games on your Xbox is Enter GeForce Now from the Microsoft Edge browser directly from your Xbox. The procedure continues like this:

1. Write GeForce Now in the browser.
2. Select the second link.
3. Now, tap where it says Get in.
4. At that moment, you will see that a bar code which you will have to scan with your mobile.
5. Once scanned, you will see the same code on the mobile, tap on Submit.
6. Tap on Continue and authorizes entry from the Xbox console.
7. Wait a few seconds and you will automatically be logged into GeForce Now on your Xbox.
8. Tap on Games — Configuration and you will see that the Steam account is connected to GeForce Now.
9. If you wish, customize the resolution of the service.
10. Look for the game what you want, and tap Play.
11. Select your Steam profile and log in in your account.
12. Adjust the aspect ratio according to your possibilities and that's it.

What you should keep in mind when playing Steam PC games on Xbox

Please note that if you are using the free version of GeForce Now to play Steam PC games on Xbox, you will need to wait for a space to play. But, if you're paying for a subscription, the game will most likely start right away.

Also, remember that The fluidity of the game will depend on the speed of your Internet connection. In fact, your games may be affected by a connection failure. In view of the above, it would be best to connect your console through its Ethernet port and not through Wifi.

Lastly, you probably won't be able to play with the Xbox controller, so you will surely have to play with keyboard and mouse. However, keep in mind that you will always see the digital cursor on the screen, which can be a bit annoying. All in all, this is still the best option for playing Steam PC games on Xbox currently.