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Microsoft will start testing xCloud in four more countries on November 18th
Xbox cloud gaming is coming to Australia, Japan, Brazil and Mexico.
Xbox chief Phil Spencer hints at an xCloud streaming stick
Microsoft has teased a Chromecast-style dongle for xCloud, a video game streaming service that currently comes bundled with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. In an interview with Stratechery, (and spotted via The Verge) Xbox chief Phil Spencer said: “I think you’re going to see lower-priced hardware as part of our ecosystem when you think about streaming sticks and other things that somebody might want to just go plug into their TV and go play via xCloud.” Unlike Sony, Microsoft is offering a 24-month payment plan for its next-generation consoles, the Xbox Series S and X. As part of the deal, customers gain access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes a library of downloadable games on PC and Xbox hardware, as well as streamable titles via xCloud.
Nacon's new mobile controllers are built for Microsoft xCloud gaming
Nacon's two handheld controllers are designed for xCloud on a smartphone.
Microsoft's Phil Spencer reportedly said xCloud is coming to iOS
Notably, the 10 principles only apply to Windows, and not Microsoft’s Xbox console gaming platform, which is far more restricted.
'Minecraft Dungeons' on xCloud has been optimized for touchscreens
Microsoft’s long-awaited xCloud game-streaming service officially launches tomorrow with more than 150 games.
Microsoft xCloud will offer over 150 Xbox games when it goes live tomorrow
Microsoft previously said 100-plus titles would be available on day one.
Microsoft says Apple's game streaming policy will lead to 'a bad experience'
“This remains a bad experience for customers,” a spokesperson for the company told The Verge.
Apple gives Stadia and xCloud the green light to run on iOS
But you'll need to download each game directly from the App Store.
Huge video game companies are exposing Apple's iOS hypocrisy
Epic, xCloud and Congress are setting the stage for change on the App Store.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can try xCloud in beta today
Ahead of the September 15th launch, Microsoft is releasing its game streaming service xCloud for Android in beta today at 9AM. Right now it’s only available in preview form for Xbox Insiders, but today, any Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to access the beta version of the Android app from Google’s Play Store.
Apple: iOS games need individual review, which blocks cloud gaming apps
Apple claims its App Store policies prohibit cloud gaming services like xCloud, Stadia or GeForce Now because each game needs to be reviewed individually.
Samsung will offer an Xbox Game Pass Bundle with the Note 20
You'll get a controller and three months of access to games via xCloud.
Cloud gaming hits Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15th
Here are 36 of the 100-plus games that will be on xCloud via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Stadia users can now try the service over cellular
After a long wait, Google has started testing cellular streaming on Stadia.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will include xCloud streaming in September
In a blog post, Xbox chief Phil Spencer explained that xCloud will be available “at no additional cost” for Game Pass Ultimate members. If you need a refresher, Ultimate is the premium tier that includes both the console and PC version of Game Pass — which have slightly different libraries — and Xbox Live Gold, the subscription service that’s required to play console titles online.
Microsoft reportedly plans Xbox Series X upgrades for xCloud next year
Microsoft is upgrading its xCloud game-streaming service with more powerful hardware based on the Xbox Series X sometime next year, according to The Verge.
Steam improves support for game streaming through GeForce Now
Steam's Cloud Play service is back on the agenda.
Project xCloud adds a few EA titles including 'The Sims 4'
Microsoft is adding a few EA games to the Project xCloud game streaming preview: 'Dragon Age: Inquisition,' 'Unravel Two' and 'The Sims 4.'
Microsoft's Project xCloud preview extends to iOS devices
After first launching in preview on Android phones, Microsoft's Project xCloud is making its way over to iOS devices. Starting today, iPhone and iPad owners can check out the game streaming service through Apple's TestFlight platform.
Razer's Kishi gamepad plugs into your phone for minimal latency
No, that's not a Razer Phone 3 in the photo, but it's a Pixel 3a XL wedged between two halves of a new Razer gamepad. Following the Junglecat, Razer chose CES to launch the Kishi controller, which plugs straight into your Android (via USB-C) or iPhone for lower latency and hence faster response. Obviously, this can be life or death in world of competitive mobile gaming, especially with cloud gaming being pitched as a growing trend in the 5G era. On a similar note, the Kishi provides passthrough charging at the bottom right side, so you wouldn't have to worry about battery life while busy shooting at enemies.