OneCast is an app that streams your Xbox One games to any supported device, in high definition video with near-zero lag. Is the TV tied up with someone watching Netflix? Do you want to play your games from the comfort of your bed, or in another room away from the console? OneCast has you covered
Highlights:
- OneCast runs natively on macOS, without requiring complex workarounds such as dual booting or virtualisation. Supports HD 1080p video for crisp, smooth gameplay. Play games using the original Xbox One wireless controller connected to your Mac by either USB or Bluetooth. Highly tuned performance with extremely low lag.
- 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.
- Being able to stream Xbox One games to a Windows 10 PC is something that Microsoft has kept to its own platform for obvious reasons, leaving Mac owners out in the cold. However, where there’s a will, there’s a way and now a new app going by the name of OneCast claims to be able to bring the same feature to Mac.
How To Play Xbox On Mac Without Onecast
- Convenience - Transfer your gaming session to your Mac when the TV is unavailable or when you simply want to enjoy the comfort of another room
- macOS Native - OneCast runs natively on macOS, without requiring complex workarounds such as dual booting or virtualisation
- Quality - Supports HD 1080p video for crisp, smooth gameplay
- Control - Play games using the original Xbox One wireless controller connected to your Mac by either USB or Bluetooth
- Performance - Highly tuned performance with extremely low lag
- Profiles - Multiple profile support so you can use any number of different Xbox One consoles or Xbox Live gamertags
- User friendly - Quick and easy one-time setup, start playing within seconds
- Customize - Run in full screen or windowed mode, adjust to your liking
- Support - Technical support via email is included when you purchase a license
Notes:
On your Mac, search for SofaPlay in the Mac App Store and download it. Now on your Xbox One, open the Xbox Video. If you do not have Xbox Video on your homescreen, scroll your way to the extreme right until you see the search bar. Search for Xbox Video there.
- For the best streaming experience, your Xbox One should be connected to your home network via LAN cable and your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch should be connected to a 5GHz WiFi network
- You will be required to sign in with your Xbox Live gamertag in order to register your Xbox One console with the app
- In order to use your Xbox One wireless controller to play games with OneCast, you must be physically close enough to your Xbox One console to allow the controller to establish a wireless connection directly with the console
- If you need any assistance, our technical support team are on hand and are committed to quickly resolving any issues that you may encounter
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in Mac Softwareedited March 2018
in Mac Softwareedited March 2018
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.
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.
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.
Comments
How To Stream Xbox One To Mac
- I don’t understand why anyone would want to do this, but then again I’m not one to play games non-stop anymore.
- Interesting concept.Who knows, Microsoft might sue them.
I don't get what the point of this is either. I use a PS4, and Sony's had Remote Play for a while where you can stream games to a Vita, Mac, or PC. Not sure why you would not use your console and stream to another device.I don’t understand why anyone would want to do this, but then again I’m not one to play games non-stop anymore.
I personally use it for remote play when not at home (requires setting up a DDNS and router with a DMZ). Also, if my wife or kids want to watch TV, I can still play. PS4 has had this for ever, including the ability to steam when not at home without needing a home VPN on Mac or PC. I run bootcamp on my Mac so I can stream my Xbox. Haha
I don't get what the point of this is either. I use a PS4, and Sony's had Remote Play for a while where you can stream games to a Vita, Mac, or PC. Not sure why you would not use your console and stream to another device.I don’t understand why anyone would want to do this, but then again I’m not one to play games non-stop anymore.