in Mac Softwareedited March 2018
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.
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Sep 23, 2017 186. Has anyone managed to successfully stream XBOX ONE to Mac? I have a Remote Play app for PS4 which works amazing, It looks like the XBOX equivalent is only available on Windows. I can see two alternatives. Install Windows in Bootcamp and run it from Windows on that. Blade Hawks USB Microphone, PC Gaming Microphone, USB LED Streaming Microphone with Noise Canceling for Gamer Xbox one PS4, RGB Omnidirectional Condenser Mic for Computer Laptop Mac. 4.0 out of 5 stars. Limited time deal. Once your Xbox One is prepared to stream, go to your Mac and start your Windows 10 virtual machine in Parallels Desktop for Mac. When you go to the start menu for Windows 10, Click on the green Xbox One app. Once in the app click on the bottom left (second from the bottom) icon for devices, and then add your device. Mar 06, 2018 If you have an Xbox One, though, you’ve now got a decent alternative for streaming games to your Mac in the form of the new OneCast app. For just $10 (regular price $20) and a decent internet.
- 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.
A new app called OneCast claims to bring Xbox One game streaming to Mac users for the first time natively, a feature that Microsoft only officially supports for Windows users.
Microsoft first introduced the feature back in 2015 at its Windows 10 event announcing support for using Windows 10 machines as a second screen for Xbox One over the same home network.
Up until now, Mac users have been attempting to use the feature with workarounds, including using virtual machine software like Parallels for Mac to run the feature via Windows. OneCast claims to provide crisp 1080p streaming for games via a native Mac app with extremely low lag and without the performance issues workarounds bring along.
The app supports both full screen and windowed modes for streaming to your Mac’s display. OneCast also lets you use the original Xbox One wireless controller by connecting via USB or Bluetooth to your Mac. It also has multi-account support to let you add an unlimited number of Xbox One consoles or Xbox Live gamertags.
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The OneCast app is available to try with a 14 day trial and after that currently costs $9.99 for a license (Regular price $20).
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