Xbox will let you play games over the cloud while they update on your console.

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Nice way to get around having to just sit and wait for an update to download. Microsoft is testing the feature for Xbox Insiders. [Link: Available for XBOX Insiders: Updates to Gamertags, Game Hubs, and Wishlists - XBOX Wire | https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/24/xbox-insiders-august-2026-console-features/ | XBOX Wire]