Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming (known asProject xCloud during development) is acloud gaming service offered byMicrosoft Gaming as part of theXbox brand. Initially released in beta testing in November 2019, the service later launched for subscribers ofXbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15, 2020. Xbox Cloud Gaming is provided to subscribers of Ultimate at no additional cost.[1] Xbox Cloud Gaming operates by linking the device to a remote server in the cloud.[2]
The service is available forAndroid,Windows, iOS, iPadOS, macOS,Xbox One,Xbox Series X/S, Steam Deck, ChromeOS, Meta Quest, and select Samsung Smart TVs and Smart Monitors.
Using Xbox Cloud Gaming[]
To access Xbox Cloud Gaming on Windows, open the Xbox app. If not signed in, sign in with a Microsoft account. Select the “Cloud Gaming” option in the sidebar at the left side of the screen. Alternatively, go to www.xbox.com/play and sign in to access the service.[3]
Every game on Xbox Cloud Gaming supports the Xbox Wireless Controller. Additionally, a mouse and keyboard can be used on Windows and Mac platforms. Some games also support touchscreen controls. Xbox Cloud Gaming only supports the use of one controller at a time.
Requirements[]
Xbox Cloud Gaming on the web is supported on the following operating systems with a specific browser version:[4]
- Windows 10 20H2 or later: requires Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome version 85 (or later)
- iOS 14.4 or later, iPadOS 14.4 or later: requires Safari 14.0 (or later) or Google Chrome version 85 (or later)
- macOS 14.1.2 or later: requires Safari 16.0 (or later), Microsoft Edge, or Google Chrome version 85 (or later)
- Android 12.0 or later: requires Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome version 85 (or later)
- ChromeOS 85 or later
Additionally, the device accessing Xbox Cloud Gaming must support Bluetooth 4.0 or later. The internet connection speed must be 20 Mbps or higher.
References[]
- ↑Ivan, Tom (July 16, 2020). "xCloud launching in September and included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate". Video Games Chronicle.
- ↑Fernandez, Nick (November 24, 2023). "Xbox Cloud Gaming: Everything you need to know about the service". Android Authority.
- ↑https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/cloud-gaming/setup-cloud-gaming-windows
- ↑https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/cloud-gaming/supported_browsers
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