Tag: Xbox Cloud Gaming
News Multiple Xbox Cloud Gaming Improvements Reportedly On The Way
Big updates are expected next month
There have been ongoing updates about Xbox Cloud Gaming recently, with reports and even some evidence suggesting Microsoft is gearing up to allow users to stream their games soon. Along with this, The Verge's senior editor Tom Warren has now shared some new information, revealing more about Microsoft's upcoming...
News More Evidence Of Xbox Cloud Gaming's 'Stream Your Own Games' Feature Surfaces
"Stream games beyond Game Pass"
Following reports of Xbox Cloud Gaming allowing users to stream their own games very soon, we've now got more evidence of this rollout surfacing online. As highlighted by The Verge, a developer behind 'Better xCloud script' has seemingly discovered references to "stream your own games" on Microsoft and Xbox pages...
News Three Call Of Duty Titles Are Coming To Xbox Cloud Gaming, Including Black Ops 6
A first for the series!
Microsoft has today announced some of its plans for Call of Duty on Xbox Cloud Gaming. Beginning with the launch of Black Ops 6 later this month, the series will be making its Xbox Cloud Gaming debut across three separate titles. Those titles are the aforementioned Black Ops 6 (of course), alongside last year's
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Will Reportedly Let You Stream Your Own Games Very Soon
"Thousands" of titles set to be supported eventually
Following yesterday's news that Xbox would start selling games "directly" on the Android app as of this November, we've now got another update to share this weekend. The Verge has been told by "sources familiar with Microsoft's plans" that the tech giant is apparently getting ready to test the...
News Microsoft Says Native Xbox Cloud Gaming App Remains 'Impossible' On Apple Devices
"The 30 percent commission fee makes it impossible"
Despite Apple opening up its storefront for native game streaming apps earlier this year, Microsoft still doesn't think it's viable to launch an Xbox Cloud Gaming app on the iOS platform. Speaking as part of a new UK CMA i
News Samsung Now Selling 'Select' TVs Bundled With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
First Amazon, now Samsung
Hot on the heels of Amazon bundling certain Fire Sticks in with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, electronics manufacturer Samsung is starting to do the same with 'select' TVs from its latest lineup. As advertised by Xbox on social media, "selected 2023 or 2024 devices" from Samsung now come bundled with one month of
News Xbox Gaming On Amazon's Fire Stick Is Getting Mixed Feedback So Far
Some love it, some not so much
Last week, Xbox officially brought its cloud streaming service to Amazon Fire Stick devices, allowing anyone with a compatible controller to enjoy hundreds of titles with a Game Pass Ultimate membership. Various Xbox users have been getting hands-on since then, including the analysis experts over at Digital Foundry...
News Xbox Gaming Now Officially Available On Amazon Fire TV Stick
Accessible Xbox play
Late last month, Microsoft announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming was about to mount a new offensive - this time taking over select Amazon Fire TV devices. Now, less than two weeks later, the Xbox app is officially available on the Amazon Fire TV S
News Xbox Is Bringing Cloud Gaming To The Amazon Fire TV Stick
"Enjoy a huge library of incredible games"
The next step in Microsoft's big plan for Xbox Cloud Gaming is being carried out today, as the xCloud service has now been announced for the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Soon, you'll be able to play Xbox Cloud Gaming titles with a Fire Stick, a Bluetooth-enabled wireless...
News GameSir Unveils 'Groundbreaking' New Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller
Featuring a 2-piece design with Hall Effect Sticks
We've spoken before about how we love GameSir's offerings when it comes to Xbox Cloud Gaming (the X2 Pro is still the one we're using all the time), and the company continues to pump out fresh designs such as the new "X4 Aileron". What's interesting about the X4 Aileron is that it features a...
News Xbox President Says xCloud Is Enjoying 'Tremendous Growth' Right Now
"We have more demand than supply"
There have been a lot of questions surrounding Xbox Cloud Gaming over the past few years and whether it's proving to be a success for Microsoft or not - and now Xbox president Sarah Bond has enlightened us a little further. Bond told Bloomberg this week that xCloud is actually enjoying "tremendous growth" right now...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Adding The Ability To Manage Save Files
Starting out with Insiders
Following this week's news about dynamic backgrounds being improved over at Microsoft HQ, Xbox Insiders are also being treated to another neat quality-of-life feature; this time in regards to cloud gaming on other devices. As spotted by The Verge's Tom Warren, a new Xbox Cloud Gaming save feature has started to appear for...
News Xbox One Call Of Duty Title Shows Up As Cloud Gaming Compatible
But is it an error?
Since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, there's been lots of speculation about the team's library and how it'll work with Xbox Game Pass / Xbox Cloud Gaming. The details aren't exactly clear right now, but work relating to some of ActiBlizz's biggest series' could be going on behind the scenes. As posted over on
News Multiple Xbox Cloud Games Get Mouse And Keyboard Support
Quake, Valheim, The Sims 4 and more!
Xbox Cloud Gaming has added mouse and keyboard support to even more games this week. There's a good mix and 14 all up to try out. These can be tested out in the Xbox App and supported browsers (Edge and Chrome). Here's the full list: Cities: Skylines - Mayor’s Edition Cities: Skylines - Remas
News Xbox Cloud Gaming's New Dashboard Provides Some Excellent 'Social' Upgrades
Designed for browsers, Smart TVs & VR
If you're the kind of person who likes to use Xbox Cloud Gaming on a browser, Smart TV or Meta Quest device, then there's some good news incoming! Xbox is making some great improvements to the dashboard on those devices. Specifically, these are "updated social features" that will allow you to carry out the...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Adds Mouse And Keyboard Support To 10+ Games
Available to Xbox Insiders
As part of the latest Xbox Update Preview, Xbox Insiders on PC can now preview mouse and keyboard support while playing cloud games in the Xbox App and supported browsers (Edge and Chrome). At the moment there are 14 games supported. Here's the full rundown: Currently supported titles and any known issues are below:...
News GameSir's New Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Sounds Like One Of The Best Yet
Hall Effect Sticks and a movable type-C port? Yes please!
A couple of years ago, we reviewed the excellent GameSir X2 Pro Mobile Game Controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Remote Play, and it was such an impressive product that we're still using it regul
News Former Xbox Boss Thinks Microsoft 'Would Love' A Cloud-Only Future
"Microsoft I'm sure would love it"
It's no secret that Xbox has been pushing a move further and further into cloud gaming for a while, with the feature becoming a core part of Game Pass these days too. Well, in a new interview with IGN, former Xbox boss P
News Xbox Adds More First-Party Games To Boosteroid Cloud Gaming Service
From Bethesda & Xbox Game Studios
Microsoft has today announced another batch of games for Boosteroid; the cloud gaming service involved in one of Xbox's 10-year deals surrounding the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Today's batch of titles are as follows: Deathloop, Dishonored, Dishonored 2, Dishonored: Death
News Xbox Approves Of New 'Better xCloud' Feature That Offers Multiple Improvements
Local co-op, mouse & keyboard support and more!
As enjoyable as Xbox Cloud Gaming can be, it's still missing a few things that Xbox fans would love to take advantage of. Fortunately, a new third-party extension makes some of those possible - and it's "endorsed" by Microsoft! This is known as "Better xCloud", and just some of the the big additions...
Talking Point Do You Make Use Of Cloud Gaming On Xbox Game Pass?
Or is the tech not there yet?
Earlier today, Digital Foundry shared an interesting video regarding cloud gaming - testing out the feature on both Xbox and PlayStation to see how the two offerings compare. While the tech is undoubtedly impressive, what the analysis confirmed to us is that cloud gaming still needs plenty of work. Our usage of Xbox...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Accounts For At Least 10% Of Overall Xbox Playtime
"Now accounts for a double-digit percentage"
Phil Spencer recently talked to outlet Game File about a wide range of different topics to do with Microsoft's gaming business, and the Xbox boss slipped in some chatter about Xbox Cloud Gaming and how much it's grown in recent times. Cloud gaming on Microsoft's platform "now accounts for a double-digit...
News Phil Spencer Tells Xbox Fan To Expect Major xCloud Feature 'This Year'
Related to playing your "owned games"
You may recall that back in mid-2022, a new Xbox Cloud Gaming feature was announced that would let you play "owned" games from your My Games & Apps library using the service - even if they weren't part of Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft has gone quiet on this e
News Apple Opens The Door For Xbox Cloud Gaming App On Its Devices
Developers can now submit game streaming apps
Xbox Cloud Gaming has managed to natively roll out on a lot of devices so far, but on Apple products, it's only been accessible through browsers. Fortunately, this may change in the future - with the iPhone maker announcing developers are now able to "submit a single app with the capability to stream all...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches In VR With New Meta Quest App
"Take your Xbox games to all new levels"
Update (Wed 13th Dec, 2023): Well, today's the day! Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available on Meta Quest 2, 3 and Pro devices in the form of a new app that's available to download via the Meta Quest Store. Here's a bit more information about the app itself, and we've also embedded the official trailer up above...
News Xbox Might Be Experimenting With Ads For Free Access To Game Pass
Specifically through Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming continues to be a neat bonus for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, but what about those players who don't want to subscribe on a monthly or yearly basis for it, or those who typically reside in "console-first" countries and therefore don't have as much interest in the service? Xbox CFO Tim...
News Ubisoft CEO Explains Decision To Buy ActiBlizz Cloud Rights From Xbox
"That’s what pushed us to go forward..."
Back in August, it was revealed that Microsoft had struck a deal for Ubisoft to buy the cloud gaming rights to Activision Blizzard titles, and now Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has revealed what "pushed us to go forward with the deal". Speaking to the Financial Times this week, Guillemot enthused about the...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Employs 'Wait Times' In Response To Extreme Starfield Demand
"Lots of people are playing!"
It's been mentioned in the not-too-distant past how Xbox Cloud Gaming is actually the least popular feature of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but it's certainly proven a hit over the past 24 hours due to the launch of Starfield. We've seen numerous people taking to the web to share that they've experienced "wait times"...
Talking Point What Would Convince You To Use Xbox Cloud Gaming More Often?
It's apparently Game Pass Ultimate's least popular feature
It's now been just over two years since Xbox Cloud Gaming first launched as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and it's ultimately come a long way in that time, adding support for consoles, TVs, the Meta Quest 2 and much more. However, as impressive as it is to stream hundreds of
News Boosteroid Joins Nvidia GeForce Now In Getting Access To Xbox Cloud Titles, Starting Next Month
Four titles will debut on the cloud gaming service
Following a bunch of long-term contracts granted to the likes of Nvidia, Boosteroid, EE and more, Microsoft has started adding its titles to these third-party cloud streaming services. Last week, Xbox announced that four games were hitting the Nvidia GeForce Now library in the coming days, and now...
Review PowerA MOGA XP-Ultra - A New Wireless And Multi-Platform Xbox Controller
"The First Licensed Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X|S, Mobile, and Cloud Gaming"
When it comes to modern day gamepads, it’s hard to beat the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller. It’s comfortable, deeply customisable, and pretty versatile - pairing not only to Xbox consoles, but mobile and Windows PCs too. The Xbox-brand 'Elite' controllers are...
News EU Makes Microsoft 'Automatically License' ActiBlizz Cloud Games Post-Merger
"This will apply globally", says Microsoft's president
Following today's news of the EU approval over the Xbox Activision Blizzard merger, Microsoft president Brad Smith has quickly made a follow-up statement that makes for interesting reading. While we knew of lots of individual cloud gaming deals that the Xbox owner struck with various companies...
News Cloud Gaming Platform Calls Out Decision To Block Xbox's Activision Blizzard Deal
"Boosteroid team and our users disagree"
In response to the CMA blocking Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard due to concerns about cloud gaming, Ukraine-based cloud gaming service 'Boosteroid' has issued a brief statement. It mentions how its team and users "disagree" with the decision and stand behind a statement made by Microsoft...
News Xbox Fans Spot Another 'Project Keystone' Appearance Thanks To Phil Spencer's Shelf
He's at it again
Yesterday, Xbox boss Phil Spencer made another on-camera appearance as he welcomed more of the world to the delights of PC Game Pass. While that was the sole focus of the short clip, fans have once again been scouring the man's shelves to see if they feature any more hidden Xbox secrets. To our eye we couldn't see much new, but...
News Xbox Teams Up With 'Ubitus' For Latest 10-Year ActiBlizz Partnership
"Our commitment is to give more players, more choice."
Following yesterday's agreement with Boosteroid to bring Xbox and Activision Blizzard games to the service in the future, Microsoft has penned another 10-year deal today with cloud gaming provider "Ubitus". Xbox boss Phil Spencer says the deal will allow Ubitus to take advantage of Xbox PC...
News Microsoft Signs Another 10-Year Deal In Its Bid To Buy Activision Blizzard
"Players deserve more choice than they have now"
In a bid to further enhance Xbox's case for buying Activision Blizzard, Microsoft has confirmed another 10-year agreement has been put into place following similar deals with Nintendo and Nvidia. This time around,
News Razer Launches Its First 'Dedicated 5G Handheld Console' This January
With Xbox Cloud Gaming in mind
Razer has finally revealed when its upcoming 5G handheld will go on sale to the public, following the device's reveal last October. The 'Razer Edge' android-based system will hit US store shelves on January 26th, with a few options available to potential buyers. The top-of-the-line model — which includes said 5G...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming App Extends To More Samsung TVs
Controller rumble is also available!
Back in the summer, Xbox announced that it was beginning to bring its Xbox Cloud Gaming tech to select Smart TVs, starting with manufacturer Samsung's 2022 lineup. In late June the app arrived, allowing gamers to enjoy Xbox on their televisions, and now the team is extending its partnership with Samsung to...
News Turtle Beach 'Atom' Is The Latest Switch-Like Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller
Switching it up
Third-party accessory company Turtle Beach is getting on the Xbox Cloud Gaming train with its latest mobile controller, the 'Atom'. This gamepad is another Nintendo Switch-like affair where the controller splits up and moulds around your mobile device of choice. The Atom is officially licensed for Xbox, with Turtle Beach w
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Officially Coming To The Meta Quest 2
xCloud in VR? Sounds good to us!
Xbox might not have its own VR device like the PlayStation VR 2, but the brand is at least getting involved in the virtual reality space, as it's been confirmed that Xbox Cloud Gaming will be coming to the Meta Quest Store in the future! Before you get too excited, this doesn't mean all your Xbox games will be...
News 'Gamevice Flex' Controller Launches This Month, And There's A Bonus For Xbox Fans
The follow-up to the Razer Kishi is almost here
Gamevice has announced some fresh details on its upcoming mobile gaming controller, including a solid launch date. The 'Gamevice Flex' hits stores on October 25th in the US, for $99.95 on Android and $109.95 on iOS devices, and there's a neat bonus for Xbox Game Pass users. Gamevice is bundling in one...
News Google Stadia Is Shutting Down, Which Is Good News For Xbox
Few more Game Pass subs incoming?
Xbox Cloud Gaming has just lost another rival, as Google has announced today that its Stadia service will officially be shutting down on January 18th, 2023, with all Google Store-purchased hardware and software to be refunded. In a message on the Google website earlier today, Stadia Vice Pres
News Logitech G CLOUD Handheld Launches Next Month With Xbox Cloud Gaming Built In
But where's our Xbox portable?
Early last month, Logitech revealed that it was working with Xbox, in some capacity, on a cloud-based gaming handheld. Well, the tech company has now fully revealed its Logitech G CLOUD system, and it's out as early as next month. The handheld device launches on October 17th in the US for $350, with no other regions...
Hardware Review PowerA MOGA XP7-X Plus - The xCloud Controller With A Tabletop Mode
And a wireless power bank!
The new PowerA MOGA XP7-X Plus controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming is what you might call an "ambitious" new offering on the market, pushing the boat out to add some unique features that you wouldn't normally see. The result is a controller that's fun to use, particularly in certain circumstances, albeit with a couple of...
Hardware Review GameSir X2 Pro - A Really Impressive Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller
With a direct USB-C connection
Last year, we went hands-on with the GameSir X2 controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming and found it to be "a brilliant way to unlock your phone's potential as a cloud gaming platform", and now the company is back with the Pro edition of this design, which actually might be our favourite xCloud controller to date. Seriously,...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Could Soon Add Keyboard & Mouse Support
Xbox app on PC updated
It seems Xbox's Cloud Gaming service could soon be getting support for keyboard and mouse controls. As spotted by Xbox enthusiast and Twitter user @klobrille, the Xbox application on PC today has received an update which suggests this feature is coming to select games in the near future. "It looks like Xbox is preparing...
News Logitech Is Working With Xbox On A Dedicated Cloud Gaming Handheld
Tencent and Nvidia are also in on development
We've been banging on about a dedicated handheld system for years in Xbox land haven't we, and it's just something we never got despite successful efforts from both PlayStation and Nintendo. Well, with cloud gaming on the rise, Logitech and Tencent are stepping in to create something of the sort. Okay,...
News Xbox Game Pass Is Coming To Smart TVs, Starting With Samsung
Update: Beginning to roll out now!
Update (Thu 30th Jun, 2022): Today is the day! The Samsung Gaming Hub is now rolling out to a selection of Samsung TVs in the 2022 range, allowing non-console owners to access Xbox Game Pass directly through the TV. This is the first step in bringing Xbox Game Pass to Smart TVs! Here's what Xbox's Phil Spencer had...
News PowerA Unveils The MOGA XP7-X Plus For Xbox Cloud Gaming
Including support for tabletop mode
Popular accessory maker PowerA has announced the MOGA XP7-X Plus, which is a mobile gaming and PC controller designed specifically to "extend and expand the Game Pass Ultimate experience on Mobile and PC platforms." The controller, which is available to purchase now, features an integrated charge-while-you-play...
News Ninja Gaiden On Touchscreen? Xbox Cloud Gaming Update Adds Support
Is this the ultimate test?
Xbox has gone ahead and added another set of ten touch-supported titles to its Xbox Cloud Gaming lineup. There are some big new releases in here — Life is Strange: True Colors, for instance — but a set of games caught our eye immediately: Ninja Gaiden 1, 2, and 3. Just how successful you'd be playing these games via...
