In December, Tom's Guide reported that Xbox Game Pass would bring cloud gaming to web browsers and iOS devices in 2021. That time has finally arrived--although not for everyone yet; Xbox Cloud Gaming will be available to non-gaming PCs and Apple mobile devices starting tomorrow (April 20), with over 100 playable games. However, since this feature is in limited beta, only existing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to try it out. Also, if you do not already have an invitation, there is no way to guarantee an invitation in the future.

The information was written by Catherine Gluckstein, Project xCloud's Head of Product, on the official Xbox Wire blog. The title of the post, "Xbox Cloud Gaming for Windows 10 PCs and Apple Phones and Tablets Start as Limited Beta for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members," says it all. Starting tomorrow, Xbox Cloud Gaming will begin a limited beta on Windows 10 web browsers and iOS devices, open to select Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. The service has been available on Android phones and tablets for quite some time and is generally a smooth experience.

Fans lucky enough to receive an invitation (check the email address associated with your Xbox account) can simply visit xbox.com/play and follow the on-screen instructions. If they do not receive an invitation, the site will simply display "Not ready to play yet."

"Offering cloud gaming through a browser and having a simplified, universal landing page is a great opportunity to make cloud gaming more accessible to more players in more places," Gluckstein wrote. The beta is available to residents of all 22 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming is offered.

If invited, all you need is a powerful Internet connection and a PC-compatible controller. Microsoft recommends a minimum download speed of 10 Mbps for cloud gaming on Android, and PC/iOS requirements are expected to be similar. Additionally, any USB or Bluetooth controller should work with Xbox Cloud Gaming, but regular old Xbox controllers are probably safest.

When Xbox Cloud Gaming comes to PCs, PC gamers will have two different ways to access Xbox games. One is to download the games directly to their PC, and the other is to stream the games through a web browser. Naturally, players with gaming rigs will choose the former, while those with lightweight laptops will appreciate the latter.

Meanwhile, Tom's Guide has not yet received an invitation to test Xbox Cloud Gaming on PC/iOS; the Android version of Xbox Cloud Gaming is a solid experience so far, and we expect the PC and iOS versions to follow suit.