Like a Netflix for Xbox, you can simply access the games you want to play via the cloud and play wherever you are. No discs, no downloads (for the most part).

XCloud is Microsoft's experimental game streaming service that will allow users to play Xbox games on any compatible device using an internet connection. So even if you successfully have and do everything we explain below, you probably still won't get to play for some time. Keep in mind that xCloud on iOS is being rolled out to 10,000 users (for now).

Here's how you can get started with xCloud as an iOS user, along with a quick checklist of what you'll need and exactly what to expect. For everyone else, you're not and getting serious FOMO. If you're lucky, you're probably already playing Halo (and only Halo - more on that in a bit) on your iPhone. Previously only available for Android users, Microsoft is now letting those with iPhones and iPads to give Xbox game streaming a whirl. On Wednesday, Microsoft expanded the beta for its game streaming service xCloud for iOS devices. Have you ever wanted to take on the Covenant on your iPhone? Now you can, if you're one of the lucky 10,000 invited to do so.

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