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Open the OneCast app on your Mac. Make sure that both your Mac and Xbox One are connected to the same network, and that Game Streaming is enabled on your Xbox One (Settings Preferences Xbox App.

Xbox One owners have been able to stream their games to PCs running Windows 10 since 2015, but Mac compatibility has been notably, and expectedly, lacking. A new app, OneCast, promises to deliver the same game streaming experience to macOS for a mere $10.

To play Xbox games from the cloud you will need: i. An active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership in a supported market ii. An Xbox Bluetooth-enabled controller or another supported controller iii. An Android mobile phone or tablet with version Android 6.0 or higher iv. A Wi-Fi / LTE data connection with at least 10Mbps down-speed v. A new application has been created and launched this week that allows Xbox One gamers to stream their content directly to any Mac, enabling users to play from anywhere with access their home network.

OneCast claims to be the world's first Xbox One game streaming client for macOS, offering Mac owners a taste of what Windows 10 users have had access to for some three years.

Previously, no company offered a solution for native streaming to Mac, meaning users had to rely on clunky workarounds like installing Windows 10 via Boot Camp or Parallels. These stopgaps were often buggy and failed to perform well enough to handle fast-paced games.

OneCast promises 1080p video throughput, 'extremely low lag' and support for either full-screen or windowed viewing modes. An Xbox wireless controller can be connected to the Mac via USB or Bluetooth after a firmware install, and the app supports multiple Xbox user profiles, making it simple to use different Xbox One consoles or gamertags.

In addition to streaming from an Xbox One to a Mac sharing the same wireless network, OneCast supports remote connectivity features that let users play games from anywhere with an internet connection. The company notes play anywhere functionality requires manual configuration of a network router, specifically port forwarding settings.

Why it took so long for a third-party firm to arrive at a Mac streaming solution remains unknown, but OneCast in a statement to The Verge said it conducted a 'clean room reverse engineering' of the Xbox One game streaming system to create its eponymous app. The software utilizes the same protocol used by Microsoft's official Windows client, meaning Mac owners can expect performance on par with a Windows 10 system.

OneCast is currently available as a two-week free trial, while the app is priced at $9.99 for a limited time. On April 1, regular pricing of $20 will go into effect.

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A new application has been created and launched this week that allows Xbox One gamers to stream their content directly to any Mac, enabling users to play from anywhere with access their home network. The new OneCast application is available via both a free 14 day trial or to purchase at a 50 percent discount until April 1st, 2018. Normally priced at $24 the OneCast for Mac license is now available to purchase for just $11.99. The license key allows users to unlock OneCast for Mac for a single user on one or more Mac computers.

OneCast supports streaming in 1080p HD and offers “crisp, smooth gameplay” say it’s creators, who have highly tuned the application to provide “extremely low lag performance” during gameplay. OneCast also allows you to play games on your Mac screen using the original Xbox One wireless controller, connected to your Mac by either USB or Bluetooth.

To learn more about the OneCast system that is capable of streaming Xbox One games directly to your Apple Mac jump over to the official website for full specifications and purchasing options. “Play your Xbox games while away from home by streaming over the internet (please note that this requires some manual configuration, see the user manual for full details)”

Source: OneCast

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