Grand Theft Auto 5
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How to Play Grand Theft Auto 5 on Android Devices With Steam Link or Xbox Games Pass

How to Play Grand Theft Auto 5. Grand Theft Auto 5 (also called GTA V) was launched in 2013 and is still among the most played games, thanks to its ever growing online mode called GTA Online. And while the game doesn’t have a mobile version, it’s actually possible to play it on your Android phone if you want.

First it launched on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, then the game made its way to PC. It was also launched on Xbox One and now PlayStation 4. GTA 5 will also be making its way to the new generation of consoles, the Xbox Series X / Series S and PlayStation 5. You can play GTA 5 using a couple of different apps on your phone.

You can play GTA 5 using Stream Link or Xbox Game Pass Steam on your Android device. Both must have something though, such as Steam, Urban on a desktop PC as a reliable internet connection, and an Xbox Game Pass the ultimate subscription. With that in mind, here’s how you can play GTA V on your Android device.

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How to Play GTA V on Android devices with Steam Link:-

  1. Download and sign-in to Steam on your desktop PC.
  2. Download the free Steam Link app from the Google Play Store on your Android device.
  3. Launch the app and you should be welcomed to the setup screen. Tap Start.
  4. If you have a Steam controller or a third-party controller to use on your Android device, it can be added to your phone or tablet. If not, you can play using touch controls. You do not have a connected controller, tap Next.
  5. The app will scan the available PC Steam running and should show up on your PC.
  6. Tap on it and the app will show a four-digit PIN that you will need to access the Steam client on your desktop.
  7. Enter the PIN that you pop-up on the Steam Desktop Client and hit OK.
  8. The Steam Link app will now connect the client to your desktop and run network testing. Once done, tap OK.
  9. On the next screen, you will see a green check mark against your PC name as well as a green checkmark against the touch controller.
  10. On this screen, tap on Start Playing.
  11. The Steam Link app will give you remote access to the D-Pad and the four-button Steam desktop client to navigate. Here you can browse all your own games on Steam. By default, the game shows you have remote friendly play.
  12. Search for GTA V and hit A. On the next screen select Play with the A button.
  13. You should now be able to play GTA V on your Android device.

How to Play GTA V on Android devices with Xbox Game Pass:-

GTA V came back to Game Pass last month and can be played on your Android phone or tablet. To play games using Xbox Game Pass, you’ll only need an Xbox Game Pass final subscription and a fast internet connection. Some games require a controller even though others can be played with touch controls.

  1. Download the free Xbox Game Pass app from Google Play store. 
  2. You will be asked to sign up or sign-in to the application. Use the credentials you used for the Xbox Game Pass subscription.
  3. On the home screen, make sure you are on the Cloud tab. 
  4. Search for GTA V and tap on Play

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