How to stream PC games to Xbox One with Wireless Display app

You can now use Wireless Display app to stream Windows 10 games to your Xbox One console, and here's how to do it.

Streaming Windows 10 PC games to Xbox One
Streaming Windows 10 PC games to Xbox One

It’s now possible to stream PC games from Windows 10 to your Xbox One console. It’s all possible with the Wireless Display app, which now has received an update that adds support to stream games, or those from your Steam library, to an Xbox One console.

In addition, you can use your Xbox controller to control the stream, which enables you to play games as well as use the console and TV to show a presentation.

In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to start streaming PC games to your Xbox One console using the Wireless Display app.

How to stream PC games to Xbox One

To stream Windows 10 games to an Xbox One console using the Wireless Display app, use these steps:

Important: You can stream to an Xbox One console only if your computer includes Miracast support.
  1. Open the Wireless Display page in the Microsoft Store online.

  2. Click the Get button.

  3. Click the Install on my devices button.

  4. Check to install the app on your Xbox One console.

  5. Click the Install now button.

    Wireless Display app for Xbox One
    Wireless Display app for Xbox One
  6. Click the OK button.

  7. Launch the Wireless Display app on your Xbox One console.

  8. On your PC, use the Windows key + P keyboard shortcut to bring up the “Project” flyout.

  9. Click the Connect to wireless display option.

  10. Click the Xbox One option.

Once you complete the steps, your PC screen should start projecting on your Xbox One console.

About the author

Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].