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https://hothardware.com/news/xbox-cloud-gaming-web-overhaul-how-to-try-it
Xbox Cloud Gaming Web Complete Redesign, How to Try It Now
As part of Microsoft's plan to open its service to more users through an ad-supported subscription plan, it is launching a preview version of the Xbox Cloud Gaming web experience with an updated look and feel.
While the current web-based interface is usable, this refresh is a necessary measure because there were many inconvenient aspects that needed to be refined to reach the general public.
The new user interface will feel immediately familiar to anyone who has used an Xbox console or the redesigned Xbox PC app. It adopts a tile-based design that displays game box art, making it easy for users to find and start the titles they want. Meanwhile, the background displays game-based artwork to showcase the game's personality. It's a clean design that's easy to navigate with a mouse or controller.
Microsoft's decision to align the web interface with what you see on the console and PC app is a clever choice. Providing a unified experience means that regardless of how users access the Xbox ecosystem, they know exactly how the service works.
To access this new experience, simply open a compatible web browser and go to xbox.com/play. After logging in, visit "Settings," click "Account," and check if the "Preview Features" section is enabled.
Once this feature is enabled, the company says users will receive prompts and links that guide them to the new interface. However, note that it may take up to 10 minutes for these prompts and links to appear after opting in to the feature. After that, you can access Xbox Cloud Gaming using the play.xbox.com URL.
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/01/26/try-the-new-xbox-cloud-gaming-web-experience-now-in-public-preview/
Assuming everything goes smoothly during this preview period, the new interface is expected to be released to all remaining users alongside or just before the rumored ad-supported subscription plan later this year.
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