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Microsoft and LG Bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to Car Infotainment in Beta

A limited beta targets LG’s webOS Automotive in PlayWare‑equipped Hyundai and Kia vehicles, requiring Game Pass Ultimate, a Bluetooth controller, a stable in‑car connection.

Overview

  • Microsoft is partnering with LG to bring the Xbox app and cloud streaming to select webOS Automotive infotainment systems.
  • The integration is planned for vehicles using LG’s platform, including PlayWare systems found in recent Hyundai and Kia models.
  • Use requires an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, a compatible Bluetooth controller, and reliable in‑vehicle internet; the service tier is listed at €18 per month in Europe.
  • Microsoft and LG have not announced a distribution timeline or detailed regional rollout plans for the beta.
  • Coverage notes inherent cloud‑gaming trade‑offs such as added input latency, potential compression artifacts, and connectivity variability in moving cars.