Microsoft Xbox Cloud Gaming service officially launched a few hours back. From today, Xbox Cloud Gaming is available to every Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member with Apple devices such as iPhones and iPads along with Windows 10 PC users. Let’s check out more-
Accessibility & Performance
Xbox Cloud Gaming has been designed in such a way that hundreds of games from the Xbox Game Pass library will be available to a wider range of gamers via a web browser. Xbox Series X hardware powers the service at the moment.
For faster loading times and frame rated Microsoft is working on their data centers. To offer lower latency, the company is offering streaming at 1080p and 60fps which seems suitable to play games smoothly on any platform with a decent 10 Mbps internet connection.
“To ensure the lowest latency, highest quality experience across the broadest set of devices, we will be streaming at 1080p and up to 60fps.”
– Microsoft
Furthermore, the subscription is now available in 22 countries, and soon will be available to other regions as well.
Pricing
However, the feature isn’t a free-to-play option. To use Xbox Cloud Gaming, you’ll need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. The cost will be $14.99 per month. Not to mention, new users can get a 3-months free trial for $1, says Microsoft. Check more about subscription and membership here – xbox.com/play
Backbone iOS Controller
Xbox Cloud Gaming isn’t limited to just games only. There’re accessories that you can buy to experience flawless gaming and the accessories are available from today.
Xbox Backbone One is an iOS-compatible gaming controller with built-in Xbox integrations in it such as Capture Button for sharing the gameplay, and so on. You can play on iPhones are iPads having an iOS 14.4 or higher version and the corresponding version for iPadOS with this controller.
Now you have a reason to keep your Xbox One with you… – Xplnrs
Wrapping Up
After several months of testing, the initiative has come to life. This is a new beginning of another Gaming era. Stay tuned for more updates on Xbox Cloud Gaming being launched.