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Published onAugust 11, 2020
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Microsoft’s highly anticipated Xbox cloud gaming serviceisn’t set to officially launch until next month on September 15thbut gamers with an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription will soon be able to trial a selection of titles before then to help the tech giant roll out any kinks before the influx of players and the addition of around 100 video games.
“As we approach the launch of cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15,” Microsoft says, “We’re entering a limited beta period to ensure a smooth transition of the cloud gaming experience to the Xbox Game Pass app on Android. Existing Xbox Game Pass (Beta) app users will get the opportunity to test a subset of the available titles as we ready the experience for broader availability next month. This limited beta is critical to providing the best possible experience for members at launch and should not be considered indicative of the final experience or library.”
Around 30 video games will be available to play during this limited beta. The beta, like the cloud streaming service itself, will also only be limited to those with the officially supported regions.
Xbox cloud gaming (aka Project xCloud) allows gamers to play major Xbox and Windows video games on their Android smartphone or tablet without the need for expensive powerful hardware. All titles are basically run on Microsoft’s servers in real-time and are fully playable just as if they were being played on a console or PC.
The service was originally planned to also launch on Apple’s iOS devices but those plans have since been shelved due tostrict Apple Store policies that have also prevented the launch of Google Stadia and Facebook Gaming game streaming on the platform.
Avariety of accessories designed for the Xbox cloud gaming experience (see top image) have been announcedand are currently available for pre-order.
Are you excited for Xbox cloud gaming on Android phones and tablets? Let us know why or why not in the comments below and thenfollow us on PinterestandTwitter for more Xbox gaming news.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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