Microsoft is working to expand the Xbox’s cloud gaming feature to Meta’s Quest VR headsets.
The companies showed off the feature during the Meta Connect VR conference on Tuesday, where Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made a surprise appearance. The plan is to bring cloud gaming to the Meta Quest store through what appears to be a Game Pass app.
During the event’s keynote, Microsoft showed the Game Pass app offering a catalog of games, including Halo Infinite, Fortnite, and Microsoft Flight Simulator, through the Quest’s VR interface.
According to Nadella, the app will allow you to play the games with an Xbox controller connected to the Quest headset. “It’s early days, but we are excited for what’s to come,” he added.
The partnership promises to bring console and PC-level gaming to Quest headsets, without connecting the products to additional hardware. Currently, the Xbox cloud gaming function can let you stream the gaming experience to a smartphone, tablet, or PC, so long as you have a fast enough internet connection.
“With Xcloud gaming you can stream hundreds of games to any device, allowing you to connect with gamers in all new ways, whether they are right next to you, or sitting on the other side of the world,” Nadella said.
That said, Microsoft’s CEO said the Xbox cloud gaming is designed for 2D gaming, rather than the 3D immersive experiences the Quest headset can offer.
The partnership comes as Microsoft works to expand Xbox cloud gaming to other platforms, including smart TVs and through its own streaming device. The Xbox cloud gaming function is currently available as a perk through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which costs $14.99 per month.