How To Get Xbox Game Pass On Steam Deck

Setting up Xbox Game Pass on Steam Deck is fairly easy, but you aren’t be able to download the Cloud Gaming app via Valve’s storefront. Thankfully, you won’t have to jump through hoops every time you want to stream, as you can manually add a shortcut to Steam. That way, you’ll have access to both the best Steam Deck games and Microsoft’s subscription service while on the go.
We recommend using the best Steam Deck dock during setup, as pairing the portable with a gaming mouse and keyboard will simplify the process. Naturally, you’ll also need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to access Cloud Gaming, so make sure you’ve actually got an account before diving in.

Here’s how to get Xbox Game Pass on Steam Deck:
To use Xbox Game Pass on Steam Deck, you’ll first need to install Microsoft Edge on SteamOS using desktop mode. Here’s how to find and install the web browser onto Valve’s handheld gaming PC:
Once Microsoft Edge has finished installing, you can add it to your Steam library. Doing this will negate the need for desktop mode and make the app feel like an official storefront download.

Now that you’ve got Edge nestled within your library, it’s time to convert it into an Xbox Game Pass Steam Deck shortcut. This step involves typing a specific string of text, so you’ll either need to use a physical keyboard or press ‘Steam + X’ to bring up virtual keys. You don’t necessarily need a dock to hook up the former, as a simple USB-C adapter should do the trick.
Lastly, you’ll need to make some tweaks to enable Steam deck controller support on Microsoft Edge. Again, if you’ve not got a gaming keyboard connected, you’ll want to use the virtual pop-up to enter text.
Providing you’ve followed all the above steps correctly, you should now be able to use Xbox Game Pass on Steam Deck. It’s worth reiterating that this method caters directly to the cloud streaming side of the service, as you’ll need to swap out SteamOS for Windows to download and install games.
Looking to play more cloud games on the go? Check out how to set up Nvidia GeForce Now on Steam Deck and harness the power of RTX streaming.