Step-by-Step Guide: Play Xbox Game Pass Games on Steam Deck

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Set up Microsoft Edge to stream Xbox Game Pass games
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Steam Deck gives you access to all of Steam's library in a hand-held format. However, what if you want to play Xbox Game Pass games? While Steam Deck doesn't support Game Pass directly, you can install Microsoft Edge and modify it to launch Xbox Cloud Gaming, which will allow you to stream most Xbox Game Pass games within the web browser. This wikiHow article teaches you how to play Xbox Game Pass games on Steam Deck.

Game Pass on Steam Deck

Xbox Game Pass is not directly supported by Steam Deck. However, you can install Microsoft Edge in Desktop mode and modify it to launch Xbox Cloud Gaming. This will allow you to stream most Xbox Game Pass games within the web browser.

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Installing Microsoft Edge

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  1. To do so, press the Steam button to bring up the Steam menu. Then select Power followed by Desktop .
    • This process will be easier if you connect a keyboard and mouse to Your Steam Deck. However, you can use the trackpad or touchscreen as a mouse. Press A or R2 to left-click or L2 to right-click . You can also click the right and left sides of the trackpad. Press Steam + X to open the on-screen keyboard . [1]
  2. It's the icon that resembles a blue shopping back in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
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  3. Use the following steps to do so:
    • Select Applications .
    • Select Internet .
    • Select Web browsers .
  4. Locate Microsoft Edge in the list of browsers and select it. Then select Install .
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Adding Edge to Steam

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  1. To do so, return to the desktop and select the icon that resembles a blue circle with a white crescent in the front. It's in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
  2. This displays internet-related programs.
  3. To do so, right-click Microsoft Edge and click Add to Steam . This will open the "Add a Game" window.
  4. This button is at the bottom of the menu.
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Giving Edge Access to Steam Deck Controls

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  1. To do so, return to the desktop and select the Application Launcher icon in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
  2. The console is like a command-line terminal. Use the following steps to open it.
    • Select System .
    • Select Konsole .
  3. This will give Microsoft Edge access to your Steam Deck's controls. The command you need to enter is as follows:
    • flatpak --user override --filesystem=/run/udev:ro com.microsoft.Edge .
  4. This will close the Konsole.
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Changing Edge's Launch Properties

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  1. To do so, return to the desktop and click the app that has the Steam logo next to the Application Launcher.
  2. You can find Microsoft Edge in your Library.
  3. You can enter a new name for the app next to the app icon.
  4. Add the following code after "@@u @@" in the box below "LAUNCH OPTIONS." Note that there should be a space after "@@". Copy and paste the following code:
    • --window-size=1024,640 --force-device-scale-factor=1.25 --device-scale-factor=1.25 --kiosk "https://www.xbox.com/play"
  5. After you are done appending the code, close the Windows.
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Applying a Controller Layout

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  1. You can find Microsoft Edge in your Library in the Steam app.
  2. Using the following steps to do so:
    • Click Manage .
    • Click Controller Layout .
  3. It's in the Steam Controller Configurator.
  4. It's under "Templates."
  5. It's at the bottom of the window. This applies the Xbox button configuration to the Steam Deck.
  6. This closes the Window. At this point, you use the modified Microsoft Edge shortcut to launch and stream Xbox Game Pass games within the web browser in Gaming mode. However, you may want to consider adding custom artwork to the shortcut to make it look more official. [2]
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Applying Custom Artwork (Optional)

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  1. Click here to download the Xbox icon, capsule, and banner. This will download the files in a zip file. You may need to download them to a computer. Unzip the zipe file to retrieve the image files.
  2. You can transfer the files to your Steam Deck using a USB thumb drive. You can store them in the Documents folder.
  3. If you are not already in Desktop Mode, press the Steam button and select Power . Then select Desktop .
  4. Click the icon with the Steam logo in the taskbar at the bottom.
  5. This is the modified Microsoft Edge app that you renamed.
  6. To do so, select the blank square to the left of the shortcut name. Navigate to the location where you saved the image files and select the "Xbox_Cloud_Gaming_Icon.jpg" file.
  7. To do so, select the Xbox Cloud Gaming app in the library. Right-click the blank area in the title above the "Play" button. Click Set custom background . Navigate to the location you saved the image files and select the "Xbox_Cloud_Gaming_Banner.jpg" file.
  8. Throughout the Steam library, you may see a blank icon for the "Xbox Cloud Gaming" app. When you see this, right-click it and click Manage followed by Set custom artwork . Navigate to the location where you saved the image files and select the "Xbox_Cloud_Gaming_Capsule.jpg" file.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/671A-4453-E8D2-323C
      2. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/xbox-cloud-gaming-in-microsoft-edge-with-steam-deck-43dd011b-0ce8-4810-8302-965be6d53296

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