Meta VR Gets Xbox
Meta Horizon+ VR Subscription Now Includes Xbox Game Pass Starter, Bolstering Quest Gaming Options
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Cloud saves are supported with the Game Pass starter on Meta Horizon+, allowing players to pick up where they left off across Quest, PC, and Xbox.
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When streaming Game Pass titles on Quest, Meta offers multiple virtual display sizes, including an option that extends up to 26 feet, plus an Xbox-themed immersive space for gameplay.
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Quest users will be able to use traditional controllers now, and in the coming weeks Quest Touch controllers will emulate an Xbox gamepad for cloud Xbox games.
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The starter edition provides access to more than 50 Game Pass titles and 10 hours of cloud gaming per month, while Horizon+’s catalog already includes more than 100 VR games.
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This initiative is part of a broader cross-platform effort with Discord Nitro, with reports indicating Discord is offering Nitro subscribers a similar starter-pack for Game Pass.
Meta is bundling the Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition into its Horizon+ VR subscription, giving members access to more than 50 Xbox games and 10 hours of cloud gaming per month at no extra cost, according to Neowin. Horizon+ stays priced at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year, with a one-month free trial for new subscribers.
The deal deepens Meta's growing partnership with Microsoft and adds serious gaming value to the Quest ecosystem. Titles in the starter catalog include Fallout 4, Fallout 76, Grounded, DayZ, Deep Rock Galactic, and SnowRunner, GV Wire reported.
What Game Pass Starter Gets You on Quest
The starter edition gives Horizon+ members 10 hours of cloud gaming per month. Players can stream directly on their Quest headset. Beyond that 10-hour limit, they can also download supported titles to a PC or Xbox for unlimited play, according to GV Wire.
Cloud saves are fully supported. That means players can start a game on Quest, then pick it up on PC or Xbox without losing progress. The Horizon+ catalog already includes more than 100 VR games, so the Game Pass addition pushes the total library well above 150 titles.
Giant Screens and an Xbox-Themed Virtual Room
Meta is making the cloud gaming experience feel bigger — literally. When streaming Game Pass titles on Quest, players can choose from multiple virtual display sizes. The largest stretches up to 26 feet, Neowin reported. There is also a dedicated Xbox-themed immersive space built just for gameplay.
Players can use a standard Xbox controller with Quest right now. In the coming weeks, Meta will also let Quest Touch controllers emulate an Xbox gamepad. That means no extra hardware is needed to jump into cloud games.
Touch Controllers Soon Act as an Xbox Gamepad
The upcoming Touch controller emulation is a key quality-of-life update. Quest users often already have their Touch controllers in hand during VR sessions. Being able to map those inputs to Xbox controls removes a barrier for casual players who do not own a dedicated gamepad, according to WHBL.
Part of a Bigger Microsoft-Meta Cross-Platform Push
This is not the first time Meta has teamed up with another platform to sweeten Horizon+. Earlier moves included Discord Nitro perks for subscribers. Now, reports indicate Discord is offering its own Nitro subscribers a similar Game Pass starter pack, suggesting Microsoft is pushing the tier broadly across partner platforms, according to GV Wire.
For Meta, the timing matters. The company is working to strengthen the Quest ecosystem amid broader company-wide shifts. Bundling a recognizable brand like Xbox Game Pass gives potential subscribers a concrete reason to sign up — and gives existing VR fans a bridge into mainstream gaming, Neowin noted.
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