Xbox's cloud streaming service has been available on Android devices for a good few weeks now, but a new video has emerged giving a first look at the system running on PC.
As captured by Windows Central Gaming, the exclusive hands-on experience gives a first glimpse at how cloud streaming will work on PC with Xbox Game Pass titles. The shift over to PC will allow users to stream games that their operating system may not have been able to run up to that point, opening up a wider selection of games.
Other key elements have also been noted by the publication, such as titles being "less susceptibility to hackers and cheaters". The footage itself is said to be running off a 200mbps internet connection with Halo: The Master Chief Collection demonstrated as the visual showcase.
Streets of Rage 4 is also seen to be running through the service and even embodies the same touch controls seen on the Android version, meaning that any Surface device might also be able to utilise the same control scheme.
Will you use xCloud when it releases on PC? Let us know in the comments below.
[source windowscentral.com, via youtube.com]
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You just need a good internet connection vs meeting minimal specs for new games. Opens up the market. Also how long before it's available on a PS5 if it's browser based? Just like they are working around Apple's rules will this work around Sony's wish of keeping gamepass away from PlayStation?
Last Piece of the puzzle! They've made a great move with Xcloud, perfect for someone like myself.
@Krzzystuff it appears to me more of an app than just a browser tab like Stadia is. Of course Sony wouldn't want GP on the PS5 lol, would be foolish of them to allow it
@redd214 but eventually they will be pushed to do so. If it's easily possible and they are just refusing to allow it people will complain and demand it similar to cross play. I get it's a much bigger issue but it will be funny to see how many on PlayStation switch their tune on Gamepass and start demanding it cuz it's a freaking great value. Again I already got it so I'm fine but will be fun to watch it play out. I believe the iOS version will be fully web based because they can't get an app approved under their policies...it will work on everything at that point.
@Krzzystuff the outcry for cross-play was deafening, I have literally not seen a single person complaining that GP isnt on Playstation devices. I don't think they'll be back into a corner on this one
Someone is going to get in trouble if Microsoft finds out who leaked this one - since the guy admitted they got to see this via "nefarious means".
@GamingFan4Lyf it's Jez Corden from Windows central... he wrote the article and even said he was testing it and watch for his review on the Xbox Two Podcast last week....it's not a surprise. He was given access by MS to review this.
@Krzzystuff PS5 actually doesn't have a full web browser like Xbox or PS4 do, so Microsoft wouldn't really be able to work around Sony with it. And even if demand gets high for it on Playstation, I still doubt Sony will ever allow it because then they would lose money on games sales to it (why buy a $70 game when its on game pass?)
I've seen articles about the hidden web browser on the PS5, i don't doubt they hid it on purpose cuz they know what's coming. Time will tell how it goes. I'm sure Microsoft would prefer not to sell the series S at a loss to PS5 owners.
I'm really excited for this and, most importantly, when it comes to console. It'll be a real game changer to try out Game Pass games without a download
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