You can now play Xbox games on Hisense TVs without a console

Mariella Moon· Jul 31, 2026 · 9:48 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 3 views

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You can now play Xbox games on Hisense TVs without a console

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Microsoft has released the Xbox app for Hisense and other VIDAA OS TVs, allowing Game Pass streaming without a console. Users need a Game Pass subscription and a compatible controller to play games, which require an internet connection. The rollout will continue to other VIDAA OS devices, with updates needed for the latest TV software.

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▪The Xbox app is now available on Hisense TVs and other VIDAA OS-powered models released between 2024 and 2026.
▪Playing games requires a Game Pass subscription, with Essential, Premium, and Ultimate tiers costing $10, $15, and $23 per month respectively.
▪An official Xbox controller or a Bluetooth-enabled alternative is necessary to control games streamed via the app.
▪The service streams games over the internet, and Microsoft plans to keep rolling out the app to additional VIDAA OS TVs.

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News You can now play Xbox games on Hisense TVs without a console The Xbox app has been rolling out to Hisense and other VIDAA OS-powered TVs. By Mariella Moon July 31, 2026 5:48 am EST Xbox If you own a supported Hisense TV, then you'll be able to play Xbox games, via Game Pass, without needing to buy a console. Apparently, the Xbox app has been rolling out to supported Hisense and other VIDAA OS-powered TVs released between 2024 and 2026 over the past month. Microsoft's gaming division said in its announcement that it's continuing to bring Xbox to more devices people already own, especially for those "who may not be able to afford or justify buying dedicated gaming hardware." Over the last four years, the company released the Xbox app for Samsung TVs, LG TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices.

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