But Phil Spencer says we are likely to see such apps later in 2021, so apparently smart TV app is in the works. TV app: Currently there is no app for smart TVs and you can't stream Xbox games on such devices. It gives you access to various games you can play on an Xbox console (via download), Windows-based PC (via download, cloud streaming coming later in 2021) and via cloud streaming on an Android device (iOS support coming in 2021). Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Game Pass Console (the richest library and the one available for streaming), Xbox Game Pass PC and Xbox Live Gold. The service costs $14.99/£10.99/€12.99 per month, and while it's not that cheap, it includes a lot more than just cloud gaming. Xbox Game Pass Cloud Gaming works with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, which is probably the best part. You need to have a Bluetooth-enabled controller and a compatible smartphone or a tablet - you don't need to own a console or a PC. Microsoft is offering access to 100+ titles for a monthly fee. However, Microsoft's service is not currently a separate offering - it is a no-cost addition to its existing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership scheme.Xbox Game Pass Cloud Gaming, previously known as xCloud, is the closest thing to Netflix, but for games.

It is not a new idea there are others on the market, such as Nvidia's GeForce Now. In return, controller codes are sent in the other direction so, for all intents and purposes, it feels like you are playing a game loaded on the device itself. Live gameplay video is sent to a compatible device over the internet. It is a streaming service, in that all games are hosted on custom Xbox Series X hardware located at remote servers around the world. It runs as a complementary service to its Xbox One and Xbox Series X / Series S games consoles and is available in 28 countries as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. What is Xbox Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?Ĭalled 'Project xCloud' during its earlier days, Xbox Cloud Gaming is Microsoft's game streaming platform. So, here's everything you need to know about the Xbox cloud games service, including what devices are compatible and the available games. Microsoft even hopes to introduce its own streaming stick - codenamed 'Keystone' - in the future.

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