在 Xbox 的整个生命周期以及各种迭代过程中，微软(Microsoft)已经从一个游戏机制造商(console maker)转变为一个生态系统。Xbox 不再仅仅指代控制台，而是指整个系统。毕竟，由于有了新的Games Pass Ultimate，您可以在 PC 上玩Xbox One游戏。事实上，Games Pass提供(Games Pass)了一些只能(only)在PC 上玩的游戏。
这开辟了PC 和 Xbox 游戏(PC and Xbox gaming)之间的全新集成途径，包括Xbox Console Companion。Xbox Console Companion是一款PC 应用程序(PC application)，可显示您的消息、活动源(activity feed)、最近玩过的游戏（包括 PC 游戏）、游戏新闻等等。
它最强大的功能是集成 Xbox 流媒体(Integrated Xbox Streaming)。每个游戏玩家都(Every gamer)知道“今晚谁可以使用电视(TV tonight)？”的问题。但是，借助良好的网络和 PC，您可以将Xbox流设置到您的 PC 并在您的显示器上播放，让您的另一半观看他们最喜欢的节目的最新剧集。
如何设置 Xbox 流媒体到 PC(How To Set Up Xbox Streaming to PC)
在开始之前，请确保您已在PC 上下载了Xbox Console Companion 。在许多情况下，它会默认出现。如果没有，您可以从 Xbox.com 下载它(download it from Xbox.com)。
确保(Make)您的Xbox One已开机并连接到与您的 PC 相同的网络。如果可能，请确保您的 PC 通过以太网线(Ethernet cord)进行硬连线连接，以减少控制台和计算机之间的延迟。
启动Xbox Console Companion 应用程序(Xbox Console Companion app)。它看起来像这样：
根据您玩过的游戏和各种其他因素，您的特定主屏幕看起来会有所不同。(home screen)在屏幕的右下角，查找标题“(heading “)游戏(Game)流媒体”并选择它。这样做会打开另一个窗口，控制台伴侣会在其中提示您选择一个Xbox One以进行流式传输。
您的控制台将出现在列表中。选择它以开始将您的Xbox 屏幕(Xbox screen)直接流式传输到您的 PC。您需要通过蓝牙(Bluetooth)或插入USB 电缆(USB cable)将控制器连接到 PC 。开始流式传输后，您可以像往常一样操作控制台；事实上，您的实际控制台将反映您在 PC 上执行的操作。
选择要玩的游戏，Xbox Console Companion 应用程序(Xbox Console Companion app)将在游戏占据全屏时最小化。这是默认设置(default setting)，尽管您可以选择仅使用屏幕的一部分进行流式传输。进入(Once)游戏后，您可以显示重要信息，例如流式传输所需的带宽(bandwidth streaming)量等。看看下面的例子：
如果您不小心从 Xbox Console Companion 主屏幕中删除了流式传输选项，您可以从(Console Companion home)Console Companion左侧的图标行中访问它。底部的第二个图标，就在“设置”图标(Settings icon)的上方，您可以访问另一个屏幕，该屏幕允许您进行流式传输、测试您的流式传输功能等等。
一旦您最初通过集成 Xbox 流功能将(Integrated Xbox Streaming feature)Xbox One主机连接到您的 PC ，只要您的主机处于开机状态 ，您就可以随时轻松地流式传输Xbox游戏。(Xbox)
但是，在尝试以这种方式进行游戏之前，您应该记住几件事。
首先是您需要足够的带宽。通过您的家庭网络(home network)进行流式传输需要相当多的带宽并影响其他用户的连接质量(connection quality)。反之亦然(Vice-versa)，有人流式传输 4K 视频可能会对您的游戏体验产生负面影响。
要记住的第二件事是，以这种方式玩时有明显的延迟。在我们的测试中，即使在最好的时候也能感觉到滞后。虽然它并没有使(t render) Apex Legends无法玩，但它确实让游戏感觉(game feel)迟缓。需要快速反应速度和几乎没有延迟的游戏最好在实际控制台上播放，但许多单人游戏可以在没有不良影响的情况下玩。回合制RPG 和(RPGs and titles)刺客信条(Creed)等游戏是流媒体的理想选择，但格斗游戏和FPS游戏会受到影响。
如果您正在寻找一种将您最喜爱的Xbox游戏流式传输到您的 PC 而不总是控制电视的方法，集成 Xbox 流(Integrated Xbox Streaming)式传输是您的最佳选择。它很容易设置，一旦设置好，您就可以尽情发挥。
How Xbox Streaming to PC Works
Оver the course of thе Xbox’s lifespan and through its various iterations, Micrоsoft has transitioned from a consоle maker to an ecosystem. Xbox no longer refers solely to the console, but to the sуstem as a whole. After all, thanks to the new Games Pass Ultimate, you can рlay Xbox One games on your PC. In fаct, there are sevеral titles available through Games Pass that can only be played on PC.
This opens up brand-new avenues of integration between PC and Xbox gaming, including the Xbox Console Companion. The Xbox Console Companion is a PC application that displays your messages, activity feed, recently played games (including PC games), gaming news, and much more.
Its strongest feature is the Integrated Xbox Streaming. Every gamer knows the question of, “Who gets to use the TV tonight?” With a decent network and a PC, however, you can set up Xbox streaming to your PC and play on your monitor, allowing your significant other to watch the latest episode of their favorite show.
How To Set Up Xbox Streaming to PC
Before you start, make sure you have the Xbox Console Companion downloaded on your PC. In many cases, it will come by default. If not, you can download it from Xbox.com.
Make sure your Xbox One is powered on and connected to the same network as your PC. If possible, ensure your PC has a hardwired connection via an Ethernet cord to cut down on latency between the console and the computer.
Launch the Xbox Console Companion app. It will look like this:
Your specific home screen will look different depending on the games you’ve played and various other factors. In the lower-right section of the screen, look for the heading “Game streaming” and select it. Doing so will open another window where the console companion prompts you to select an Xbox One to stream from.
Your console will appear in the list. Select it to begin streaming your Xbox screen directly to your PC. You will need to connect a controller to your PC, either through Bluetooth or by plugging in a USB cable. Once you begin streaming, you can operate your console exactly as you would normally; in fact, your actual console will mirror the actions you take on your PC.
Choose a game to play and the Xbox Console Companion app will minimize as the game takes over the full screen. This is the default setting, although you can choose to use just a portion of your screen to stream. Once inside the game, you can display important information like the amount of bandwidth streaming requires and more. Take a look at the example below:
If you accidentally delete the streaming option from your Xbox Console Companion home screen, you can access it from the line of icons on the left side of the Console Companion. The second icon from the bottom, just above the Settings icon, will give you access to another screen that allows you to stream, test your streaming capabilities, and more.
Once you’ve initially connected your Xbox One console to your PC through the Integrated Xbox Streaming feature, you can easily stream Xbox games anytime you want, provided your console is powered on.
There are several things you should keep in mind before trying to game this way, however.
The first is that you need sufficient bandwidth. Streaming over your home network requires quite a bit of bandwidth and affect the connection quality of other users. Vice-versa, someone streaming 4K video will likely have a negative impact on your gaming experience.
The second thing to remember is that there is noticeable lag when playing this way. In our tests, the lag could be felt even at the best of times. While it didn’t render Apex Legends unplayable, it did make the game feel sluggish. Titles that require fast reaction speeds and little to no latency are best played on the actual console, but many single-player games can be played with no ill effects. Turn-based RPGs and titles like Assassin’s Creed are ideal for streaming, but fighting games and FPS titles suffer.
If you’re looking for a way to stream your favorite Xbox games to your PC without dominating the television at all times, Integrated Xbox Streaming is the way to go. It’s easy to set up, and once you do you can play to your heart’s content.
