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How To Stream and Cast Xbox One Gameplay Video to a Windows PC

Streaming Xbox One gameplay to your Windows PC is an easy way to play your console games on a bigger screen without any additional hardware. With just a few settings changes and app downloads, you can cast your gameplay directly from your Xbox One to your PC seamlessly.

Prerequisites

To stream your Xbox One gameplay to your PC, you will need:

  • An Xbox One or Xbox One S/X console
  • A Windows 10 PC on the same network as your Xbox One
  • The latest Xbox app and Xbox Console Companion app installed on your PC

Both your Xbox One and PC should also be connected to your network via ethernet for optimal performance. Using Wi-Fi can work but may cause latency or quality issues.

Enable Game Streaming on Your Xbox One

The first step is to enable game streaming in your Xbox One settings:

  1. On your Xbox One, go to Settings > Preferences
  2. Select Xbox app connectivity
  3. Enable Allow game streaming to other devices

This allows your Xbox One to stream gameplay video to other devices like your PC.

Download the Xbox Apps on Windows

On your Windows 10 PC, download the following Xbox apps from the Microsoft Store if you don’t already have them:

  • Xbox App – For general Xbox features and Remote Play
  • Xbox Console Companion – For streaming Xbox One gameplay

Make sure you are signed into both apps with the same Microsoft account you use on your Xbox One.

Connect Your Xbox One to Your PC

Now it’s time to connect your Xbox One to your PC over the network:

  1. Open the Xbox Console Companion app on your PC
  2. Click on Connection on the left sidebar
  3. Select your Xbox One console from the list
  4. Click Connect

If prompted, allow the app to communicate with your Xbox One.

Stream Xbox One Gameplay

With your Xbox One connected to your PC, you can now stream gameplay:

  1. On the Xbox Console Companion app, click Stream
  2. Your Xbox One screen will now display on your PC
  3. Launch a game on your Xbox One to begin streaming gameplay
  4. Use your Xbox One controller connected to your console to play

The Xbox Console Companion app allows you to fully control your Xbox One from your PC while streaming video of your gameplay session.

Tips for Improving Streaming Quality

If you notice lag, pixelation, or other video issues while streaming, try these tips:

  • Connect both devices via ethernet instead of Wi-Fi
  • Enable QoS packet prioritization on your router
  • Lower the stream quality in the Xbox Console Companion app settings
  • Move your Xbox One and PC closer together
  • Play less resource intensive games

Adjusting these settings can often resolve most streaming problems you encounter.

Advanced Streaming with a Capture Card

For more advanced control, streaming across networks, adding overlays/webcams, and multi-platform streaming, consider using a capture card.

Capture cards physically connect to your Xbox One to capture raw video input which is then streamed using software like OBS or Streamlabs. This provides higher quality, lower latency, and more customization than the built-in streaming method.

Some recommended capture cards for streaming Xbox One include:

  • Elgato Game Capture HD60 S+
  • AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus
  • Razer Ripsaw HD

With a capture card, you can take your Xbox One streaming to the next level.

Conclusion

Streaming Xbox One gameplay to your Windows gaming PC is simple with the Xbox app ecosystem. With just a few quick settings changes and app installs, you can easily cast your gameplay session over your local network. For basic streaming, no extra hardware is required. Then if you want to get more advanced, a dedicated capture card unlocks even more possibilities. Game streaming makes Xbox gaming more flexible across devices so you can play your library anywhere.

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