Play Xbox games directly on your LG TV: Here’s what you need to start playing

LG has introduced Xbox cloud gaming on select Smart TVs in India. Check if your device is eligible, the requirements, and the roll-out time.

A new update from LG is changing how users access games on their Smart TVs in India. The company has started rolling out Xbox cloud gaming support on select models, which allows users to play games directly through the TV without setting up a physical console. The feature arrives via a newly introduced Gaming Portal on webOS, which now includes the Xbox app as part of its cloud-gaming options.

A New Way to Access Games

LG has released Xbox Cloud Games support for its select TVs in India. (Xbox)

By MD Ijaj Khan

Ijaj Khan is a technology journalist and Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times, with over three years of experience covering the consumer technology industry. His work spans smartphones, laptops, wearables, gaming, appliances and AI - from hands-on reviews, comparison and buying guides to breaking news and in-depth features that help readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions. Before joining HT Tech, he worked with Jagran New Media, where he sharpened his instincts for fast-paced digital reporting. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in English Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. Whether he's testing the latest flagship smartphone, tracking a major AI announcement, or putting a gaming laptop through its paces, Ijaj approaches every story with the same goal - making technology feel relevant and easy to understand for everyday users, not just enthusiasts. When he's not in front of a screen for work, he's usually travelling to a new city, hunting for great food, or keeping tabs on what's next in tech before everyone else catches on.

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With this update, LG Smart TVs shift game processing away from the living room and into remote servers. The TV handles navigation and inputs, while all game performance tasks run in the cloud. This lets users launch games through the Gaming Portal, much like they would open any other app.

Inside the portal, users can browse a wide collection of cloud-based titles. The library varies depending on the gaming service they log into, and it includes subscription titles as well as free-to-play games. For Xbox cloud gaming, users must have an active Xbox Game Pass subscription, a compatible controller, and a steady internet connection. Once signed in, they can start streaming games instantly, eliminating the need for physical discs or console hardware.

What You Need to Get Started

To begin using Xbox Cloud Gaming on LG Smart TVs, users need three essentials:

• An LG Smart TV running a supported webOS version
• An Xbox Game Pass subscription
• A compatible wireless controller

After opening the Xbox app, players simply log in and launch games the same way they would on an Xbox console. The only difference is that gameplay is streamed over the internet instead of running locally.

Supported Models and Update Schedule

The addition of Xbox cloud gaming gives viewers an option to try console-level gaming without buying a physical Xbox. It also signals a shift toward cloud-based entertainment, where games run on remote servers instead of home devices. However, the overall experience relies heavily on internet strength, which makes a strong connection just as important as the TV’s display features for smooth gameplay.