You do not need an expensive Elgato capture card for this; a simple "HDMI to USB 2.0 Video Capture Card" dongle (often sold by brands like ACtoclad or generic unbranded units) is sufficient for playing games. These devices are small, dongle-style adapters.

Your laptop won't automatically pop up a window with the Xbox screen. You need software to "decode" the USB signal.

Alex thought to himself, "Is there any way I can play my Xbox on my laptop?" He had heard that some laptops had HDMI inputs, and he wondered if he could use that to connect his Xbox.

It was a Saturday afternoon, and Alex was excited to play the new game, "Epic Quest," with his friends online. He had just finished setting up his Xbox Series X and was eager to jump into the action. However, he realized that his TV was occupied by his sister, who was watching her favorite show.