Anyone tried ESO on PC through the Windows 10 - Xbox port?

swanvalkyrie

I heard that you can play your xbox games on your PC through Windows 10. I already have ESO for both PC and Xbox but now only play through Xbox. Was wondering what the experience would be like - or if it would be possible to play it on the PC like you do on the xbox... and how the controller would work, would you need to add in an xbox controller? Or would it be the same keyboard keys as you'd use in the PC version?

NewBlacksmurf

Here ya go: http://news.xbox.com/2015/07/windows-how-to-stream-games-from-your-xbox-one-to-your-windows-10-pc-or-tablet


Step 1: Plug in and set up an Xbox One controller on your Windows 10 PC or tablet Windows 10 PCs already have native support for Xbox One controllers. Just plug the controller in via the USB cable that came with it, wait for the drivers to install, and you’re good to go. It’ll vibrate when it’s ready to use. Easy!

Step 2: Launch the Xbox app for Windows 10. It’s free, and built into Windows 10. Also easy!

Step 3: Create an Xbox Live account, or sign into your existing account. After launch, you should see the Home screen, and a prompt to either log into your account or create a new account. It’s a simpler process than ever, as well as free. Just follow the steps you’re given; you should hopefully have some experience logging into accounts for things, if you’re on the Internet reading this!

Step 4: Turn on your Xbox One. It might be easier to set it up in the same room as your Windows 10 PC so you can see both at once – but it’s certainly not necessary, if you don’t mind moving back and forth should you need to double check any info.

Step 5: Connect your devices. Make sure both your PC and your Xbox One are on the same wired or wireless network (wireless networks should have the same name). Then, on your Xbox One, navigate to the Preferences section of the Settings menu, and make sure the “Allow game streaming to other devices” box is checked. Next, in the Xbox app on your PC, go to the left-hand navigation and click on “Connect.” You should see your Xbox One listed as a connection option (in certain circumstances, it will already be connected – for example, if you’ve previously connected in the past). Simply click on your console’s listing, and the app will handle the rest. If you’re having trouble connecting, try restarting the app.

Step 6: Stream those games! Go to the Xbox app’s Home menu, then select a recent Xbox One game from the Recently Played list, then “Play from Console” to start streaming. Alternatively, you’ll notice two live buttons in the “Connect” area: “Test Streaming” and “Stream.” You can use “Test Streaming” for troubleshooting, or to test your connection, but “Stream” is where the magic happens. Click that, and your PC will establish a live stream immediately to your Xbox One. A full-screen interface will pop up, and your controller (the one connected to your PC) will be in charge. You will be able to play whatever game is currently running on your Xbox One, completely live. You can launch the game via your Xbox One, or launch it through the Xbox app (although, if it’s a physical disc game, remember that you will have to physically put the disc into the console yourself – there are limits to what streaming technology can do!).

You can also access all Xbox One menus, talk to friends via Xbox Live, play online (if you have Xbox Live Gold on Xbox One)... heck, you can even play Xbox 360 games through Xbox One Backward Compatibility, all on your PC!

Step 7: There is no Step 7. That’s it! Seriously. There are really just six steps. And since Step 1 was “plug in the controller” and Step 2 was “fire up the Xbox app”, let’s be honest here: That’s really four steps. Pretty darn simple!

Oh, don’t forget that voice chat works just fine too; you’ll just need to plug a Windows 10 compatible mic into your PC or tablet, so you can talk with your friends over Xbox Live via streaming, too!

swanvalkyrie

That's awesome thanks for posting. Yeah I was aware that you could do this, but more specifically I wonder if anyone has tried ESO with it yet. And if the controller would work the same way (which no doubt it would) but if you could use the keyboard.

When you think about it, you wouldn't really need the PC version in the way. If people liked the PC game only because you could play on laptop and move around with it, then this is a fantastic way to do it. I know the PC version looks different and has addons and what not, but yeah it's pretty cool this trick!

I wonder if its then possible to install ADDONS this way???

NewBlacksmurf

@swanvalkyrie The WIndows 10 Xbox One to PC is streaming the game to your PC where the windows 10 OS allows full control of whats happening on the console via PC.

So in essence you're playing on Xbox One with whatever design and functionality the Xbox One provides but on the screen of your PC. You would plug an xbox one controller via USB into the PC and control the xbox one via a wired network connection from your PC.


*You're playing it on the Xbox One* so nothing for the PC version of TESO is capable on the Xbox One version like add-ons , etc. The keyboard would be no different than whatever functionality a plugged in keyboard would provide iif plugged into the xbox one.

This game on PC and Xbox One was not redesigned to take advantage of any new Windows 10 features. Win 10 is just able to use the xbox one to stream a game to a PC or tablet where a TV may be occupied but not the console.

think second screen experience

mrskinskull

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

@swanvalkyrie The WIndows 10 Xbox One to PC is streaming the game to your PC where the windows 10 OS allows full control of whats happening on the console via PC.

So in essence you're playing on Xbox One with whatever design and functionality the Xbox One provides but on the screen of your PC. You would plug an xbox one controller via USB into the PC and control the xbox one via a wired network connection from your PC.


*You're playing it on the Xbox One* so nothing for the PC version of TESO is capable on the Xbox One version like add-ons , etc. The keyboard would be no different than whatever functionality a plugged in keyboard would provide iif plugged into the xbox one.

This game on PC and Xbox One was not redesigned to take advantage of any new Windows 10 features. Win 10 is just able to use the xbox one to stream a game to a PC or tablet where a TV may be occupied but not the console.

think second screen experience

I think were in an exciting time for gaming.

swanvalkyrie

Yeah that's fair enough!! Second screen experience though??? Or you mean just the functionality of having it on another screen (no split screen or anything - though that would be awesome. HDMI from laptop to TV, then Xbox to another TV next to the other would make one big nice wide view!)

NewBlacksmurf

swanvalkyrie wrote: »

Yeah that's fair enough!! Second screen experience though??? Or you mean just the functionality of having it on another screen (no split screen or anything - though that would be awesome. HDMI from laptop to TV, then Xbox to another TV next to the other would make one big nice wide view!)

Second screen as in its on your PC via stream but if you turn on the Xbox TV it's there too