Teslas have had games through Tesla Arcade for years, but now, thanks to YouTube Playables, they now have access to hundreds of full-screen titles. YouTube Playables lets you enjoy games in your web browser, whether on your phone, computer, or in your vehicle.
YouTube’s new Playables include popular mobile game adaptations, including classics like Cut the Rope, Chess, Daily Crossword, Element Blocks, and others.
How to Access Playables
The easiest way to access the new games in your car is to open up the YouTube app in Tesla Theater, whether it’s on the front or rear display.
Once you’re on YouTube, tap the Compass-looking icon at the top left to open up the YouTube menu, scroll down, and tap on Playables.
While Google initially launched with 75 games, there are now hundreds of games to play.
Full Screen or Windowed Play
Thanks to Tesla opening up YouTube in a full-screen window, you can enjoy games full-screen, just like Tesla’s other Arcade titles. However, you can also play the games in a smaller windowed version by tapping the icon on the top-left corner. This is useful if you want to access other vehicle controls, such as climate, as well.
Game Compatibility
YouTube Playables works on Intel and AMD vehicles, and since they just use the browser, they don’t require a download. On Intel-based cars, there’s a noticeable lag in some games, but most games are still enjoyable and playable on the older MCU. While the loading experience is fine on AMD vehicles, it is fairly slow on Intel vehicles. All games use the vehicle’s touchscreen and don’t currently support controllers. However, these are adapted mobile games that rely on a touchscreen device, so they fit right in.
Future of Games on Tesla
With Tesla recently removing Steam from newer vehicles, and now with YouTube’s announcement of 75+ browser-based games, it seems that Tesla’s game ambitions may change. While YouTube Playables can’t compare to the titles that were available on Steam, most users don’t need to play Triple-A titles in their car. If they choose to load up a game, it’s mostly to pass a little bit of time.
Now that Teslas have access to almost a hundred games, in addition to what Tesla already offers, we may see Tesla’s efforts change, since the casual gaming need is already being met by someone else. Tesla may instead choose to pour time and resources into other Tesla features or provide a unique gaming experience like they’re doing with the addition to Beach Buggy Racing - Supercharger Races. This special edition of the game lets you set the fastest lap at your local Supercharger and climb up your Supercharger’s leaderboard.
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A how-to on accessing 75 new and free games in your Tesla using Youtube’s new Playables list!!! pic.twitter.com/Fr3s87MCEK
— Parker (@TeslaEnthusist) June 2, 2024
