Samsung Gaming Hub including Xbox App Now Available on 2022 Smart TVs And Monitor Series
Samsung Electronics announced today that the Samsung Gaming Hub will soon be available on all Samsung Smart TVs made after 2022. It will offer the best game streaming content and gaming experiences without the need for extra hardware or downloads. The Samsung Gaming Hub is an all-in-one game streaming discovery platform.
The Samsung Gaming Hub brings together Samsung’s expertise in both hardware and software to make it easier, faster, and better to access everything gaming on Samsung TVs, like the 2022 Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, QLEDs, and 2022 Smart Monitor Series.
Gaming Comes Together
Samsung Gaming Hub, powered by Tizen, allows users to access games from Xbox, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Google Stadia, Utomik, and eventually Amazon Luna, all on one platform. Players can integrate their existing Bluetooth headsets and controllers with the Samsung Gaming Hub, making it easier to play games. Users will also see tailored suggestions based on popular games.
The Samsung Gaming Hub merges music as well as streaming services to provide more entertainment options while playing games, including quick access to Twitch, YouTube, and Spotify. The sleek and handy Gaming Hub gives players access to the latest gaming news, tutorials, music, and podcasts, including game trailers.
Processor and Picture Quality
Samsung’s 2022 Smart TV and 2022 Smart Monitor Series are great for gaming because they have powerful motion innovations and technology that cuts down on latency. Samsung’s newest lines have faster decoding and better buffer control, which cuts input lag by more than 30% compared to older models. In addition, the most recent iteration of Samsung’s AI upscaling technology enhances gaming graphics in order to deliver astounding 4K and 8K resolutions with a high degree of colour accuracy and sharpness. For more details, visit the Samsung Gaming Hub page.
Xbox App for Samsung 2022 Smart TVs
Furthermore, Samsung announced that with the availability of the Xbox App for Samsung 2022 Smart TVs, users would be able to play hundreds of cloud-enabled Xbox Game Pass games without the need for a gaming console. Some of these games include Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, and Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Users will be able to turn on your Samsung 2022 Smart TV beginning today in 27 countries, connect to the Xbox App in the new Samsung Gaming Hub and Media Hub, connect your Bluetooth controller, and begin playing on the Xbox platform. Using this streaming app on your TV is just as easy as using any other streaming app.
Requirements: Playing Xbox games on Samsung Smart TVs (2022 )
To get started, users must have one of Samsung’s 2022 Smart TVs to access the Xbox app.
- In addition, if you want to play any of the hundreds of cloud-enabled titles that are included in the Game Pass catalogue, you will need to have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. And if you don’t have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership but still want to give Fortnite a try before you commit to paying for it, you can do so without spending a dime by playing the game without a subscription.
- Furthermore, the Xbox app is compatible with the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller, and the DualSense controller. In fact, the software is compatible with virtually every controller that has Bluetooth capability.
How to Access the Xbox App on Samsung Smart Tv (2022)
Depending on the region, there are two ways to use the Xbox app on a 2022 Samsung Smart TV.
- In some countries, the Xbox app is accessible via Samsung’s new Gaming Hub. You just need to use the user interface to get to the Gaming Hub and start the Xbox app.
- Alternatively, from the Samsung Media Hub, browse to the Samsung App Store, search for “Xbox,” download the app to your TV, and run it to start playing.
Speaking on the announcement, Won-Jin Lee, President and Head of the Service Business Team at Samsung Electronics, said,
The Samsung Gaming Hub combines Samsung’s leadership in streaming technology with our experience in creating the industry’s most cutting-edge hardware, removing the barriers to entry so people can just play. With expanding partnerships across leading game streaming services and expert curated recommendations, players will be able to easily browse and discover games from the widest selection available, regardless of platform.
Speaking on the launch, Ashley McKissick, Corporate Vice President, Gaming Experiences & Platform, Xbox, said,
We’re excited to take this first step with Samsung and look forward to keeping you up to date during this next evolution in our vision. With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a controller, you can easily jump into the world of gaming and connect with your friends and communities on Xbox.