Xbox fans with an Apple TV have something to get excited about, at least in a somewhat limited way, as some fans have taken it upon themselves to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to Apple TV, and it actually looks fantastic.
I say "limited" because the setup process is not as simple as installing an app from the App Store. Instead, it requires Xcode, meaning you have to build it yourself and effectively sideload it onto your Apple TV.
With that in mind, however, Stratix is a native Apple TV app that brings your Xbox Cloud Gaming subscription to the device. It is built in Apple’s Swift language and gives you full access to your Xbox cloud library.
What's most interesting about this app is just how clean it looks. This genuinely puts what Microsoft makes to shame, and it is easily a better implementation than existing Xbox Cloud solutions on Apple TV.
Not to throw shade at OneCast, as it is currently the best solution available on the Apple TV App Store, but Stratix looks like something Apple could have made itself, and it fits the Apple TV aesthetic far more naturally.
It is unfortunate that the installation process is not as straightforward, though. That said, the developers provide a full guide, and they are open to feedback as the app is still in an early public alpha.
Stratix supports Remote Play from your console, sign in via a QR code, profiles, and achievements, etc., but there are still limitations. The app does not yet support multi-account use or party and invite features. That said, these issues are known, and the team is upfront about them.
Personally, I hope Xbox itself sees this app and potentially even decides to fund it, bringing a full Xbox Cloud Gaming experience to the Apple TV ecosystem. It would be a great way to secure another win, especially as Xbox has been on a strong run lately.
If I still had my Apple TV, I would be installing this right after finishing this write-up. Unfortunately for me, I gave it to my parents. Whoops.
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