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Microsoft has extended its xCloud, the cloud-based game streaming service, to iOS and iPad devices as well as PCs and Macs across 22 countries.
Ina blog post on Monday, Microsoft announced that streaming over xCloud is now set to 1080p at up to 60 frames per second with a decent internet connection, powered by Xbox Series X consoles.
- Microsoft Xcloud is very bad in comparisson, and it doesn't allow me to use the keyboard for playing. I hope microsoft improves the service, since I think it has the best package offering. I have a mac laptop because of work, so being able to play Windows games on Mac would be pretty nice.
- Microsoft now supports xCloud game streaming on web browsers, including Safari. Shortly before E3, Microsoft announced plans to expand xCloud game streaming to browsers, and today that update went.
- For the past three years or so, Microsoft has been working on a cloud-gaming service which was known as Project xCloud. Late last year, Microsoft officially launched this service as a competitor to Google Stadia, NVIDIA GeForce Now, and others. But with the official launch came a rebranding, and xCloud is now known as Xbox Cloud Gaming.
As an invite-only beta, Microsoft xCloud has been included in Xbox Game Pass since mid-April 2021. As of right now, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can access it and more than 100 games anywhere they have an iOS device, a PC, or a Mac.
Catherine Gluckstein, vice president & head of product of Xbox Cloud Gaming, expressed in a blog post,
“Today marks a key milestone in our journey to bring the Xbox experience to all gamers, and we can’t wait for you to begin playing. I remember about three years ago, the first time I picked up a phone and played a cloud game, using nothing but touch controls. It’s a moment I’ll never forget, where the beauty of the graphics mixed with the creativity of technology to create something truly magical. So, from Team Xbox to you, we hope you experience more joy and connection through gaming anywhere and everywhere.”
According to Microsoft, the xCloud on iOS will act as a web-based app through Safari, and it is allowing the users to choose between a controller or touch controls for particular games. While on PCs, xCloud will act through the Edge browser and Chrome. Similarly, for Macs, the xCloud service will be supported by Microsoft Edge and Safari.
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Microsoft is also making significant changes to the overall gaming experience. Xbox cloud gaming now will be powered by custom Xbox series hardware. Microsoft is also keen to upgrade the datacenters around the globe to provide users faster load time and improved frame rates.
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In February, Microsoft had begun testing its xCloud game streaming through a web browser. The report shows that employees were, at that time, testing xCloud on a web browser ahead of a public launch.
Apple’s App Store guidelines had been offering resistance to Microsoft for bringing xCloud on iOS. It wasn’t long before Apple caved, allowing them to run “through the web.” In September last year,new rules have been put in place by Apple’s App Store to address many of the issues raised over the management of the iPhone-specific digital storefront.
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Apple iPhone and iPad owners will soon be able to play many of their favorite Xbox games and Windows titles from their devices, thanks to Microsoft's efforts to make games streamable from within Safari.
While Microsoft may have originally intended to use their Xcloud app natively on Apple devices, App Storeguidelines prohibited streaming off-site games to apps without individual App Store items for each title. Google and Microsoft refused to do this, resulting in an effective ban of services like Xcloud and Google Stadia on the App Store, leaving iOS and iPadOS gamers to do without.
Yet, Microsoft remained determined. By streaming games through Safari, Microsoft does not need to worry about violating the App Store rules.
According to Microsoft, those interested will need to purchase an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which can be purchased directly from Xbox's website. Microsoft is currently running a limited-time offer that allows new users to try out the service for three months for only $1. After the trial period, the service auto-renews at $14.99 a month until canceled.
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- Google Stada for iOS is in beta testing.https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/12/16/22176273/google-stadia-ios-beta-live-now-mobile-safari-iphone-ipad-cloud-gaming
That's an old old article. Google Stadia is out of beta... today https://forums.appleinsider.com/discussion/222250Google Stada for iOS is in beta testing.https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/12/16/22176273/google-stadia-ios-beta-live-now-mobile-safari-iphone-ipad-cloud-gaming- It's mostly older releases from series like Doom, Fallout, Fable, Halo, Gears of War, Elder Scrolls, Yakuza etc. Don't expect much that's new for $14.99 a month. New = pay $60-$70 for a console game.edited June 10
- It's mostly older releases from series like Doom, Fallout, Fable, Halo, Gears of War, Elder Scrolls, Yakuza etc. Don't expect much that's new for $14.99 a month. New = pay $60-$70 for a console game.Still better than the sh**show that’s Apple Arcade.
What you said maybe true with 3rd party games. MS / Xbox first party games and some 3rd party games (Outriders is an example) will be available from day one.It's mostly older releases from series like Doom, Fallout, Fable, Halo, Gears of War, Elder Scrolls, Yakuza etc. Don't expect much that's new for $14.99 a month. New = pay $60-$70 for a console game.
Harrumph. Doh! It just came up in my “social media” yesterday. I didn’t check the date. Silly me.
That's an old old article. Google Stadia is out of beta... today https://forums.appleinsider.com/discussion/222250Google Stada for iOS is in beta testing.https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/12/16/22176273/google-stadia-ios-beta-live-now-mobile-safari-iphone-ipad-cloud-gaming- edited June 10
Of course it's mostly older releases. The new consoles are barely 6 months old. But in those releases are a lot of AAA titles. A helluva lot. Also which games are you referencing that requires a $60 purchase for new? Most games have announced day one releases on Game Pass. Heck even Sony's IP MLB the Show 21 was a day one release on Game Pass. Sony fans were pissed to high heaven they actually did have to pay $70 for a game that Game Pass subscribers got on day one for free.It's mostly older releases from series like Doom, Fallout, Fable, Halo, Gears of War, Elder Scrolls, Yakuza etc. Don't expect much that's new for $14.99 a month. New = pay $60-$70 for a console game.
The catalog is massive and available on PC, console, mobile and contains tons of AAA titles. $15 is a bargain imo. You're not going to find better.
Seems they're also trying to get xCloud as a smart TV app as well. I guess they want Game Pass available everywhere for everyone regardless of ecosystem. - It’s definitely a good deal, though I’m a PlayStation and Nintendo kinda guy.
- What kills me is it only took Apple to get to iOS 14.3 in order to support enough of the web app standards, so web apps wouble be able to run cloud game streaming platforms, like Microsofts's xCloud, Google Stadia, Nivida GeForce, or any other cloud game streaming platform. Apple should have had better web app support, years ago. Considering the web app standards were finalized back in 2014 (7 years ago). What a joke.
While it's true that there are many older games on GamePass, virtually all of the new X-Box and Microsoft games announced at E3 this year will be available day one on the service. Over the past year, they've been steadily adding games, and the catalogue is quite impressive. If you're a gamer, and you don't want to buy every game that you want to play, or wait for it to go on sale on Steam or Epic, $15 per month ($10 for the PC only version, if one doesn't have a console) is a hell of a deal.It's mostly older releases from series like Doom, Fallout, Fable, Halo, Gears of War, Elder Scrolls, Yakuza etc. Don't expect much that's new for $14.99 a month. New = pay $60-$70 for a console game.