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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...
News Keyboard & Mouse Support Is Being Added To Xbox Cloud Gaming
Confirmed for PC, possibly on console as well
Microsoft has announced that keyboard and mouse support will officially be coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming at some point in the (hopefully) near future, although it seems that only PC support has been confirmed for xCloud thus far. Revealed in a new Xbox Game Streaming presentation for developers (thanks...
News Hideo Kojima Is Partnering With Xbox On A Brand-New Game
"Like no one has ever experienced before"
As part of today's Xbox Games Showcase, famous creator Hideo Kojima announced his much-rumoured partnership with Xbox on a brand new title. The game wasn't fully revealed or even really spoken about in any detail, but much of the high-level concept was shared by Xbox. "Xbox Game Studios & Kojima...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Will Soon Work Outside Of Game Pass
Although you'll still need to be subscribed
Among the swathe of Xbox announcements that Microsoft just unleashed on us, the company has revealed that Xbox Cloud Gaming is expanding in a big way. Not only is the service coming to Smart TVs, it's also moving beyond the boundaries of the Game Pass library. Later this year, "select games" will be...
News Xbox Dev Confirms DLC Is Fully Supported For Cloud Gaming Titles
Convenient!
Xbox Cloud Gaming is becoming quite a big focus for Microsoft. Often, new Game Pass arrivals include cloud support, with touch controls also being added to new cloud gaming titles on mobile devices. However, did you know of this little bonus regarding cloud gaming DLC? Xbox's Eden Marie has once again taken to Twitter with a little FYI...
News Microsoft Could Be Set To Release An Xbox Streaming Device Within The Next Year
Dedicated streaming app for Samsung Smart TVs also incoming
It seems as though Microsoft is preparing to release a physical device that will allow users to stream a catalogue of Xbox games to their televisions, as well as giving them access to a library of movies and TV shows, without the need for a console. According to a report by VentureBeat the...
News Master Chief Returns To Fortnite To Celebrate Xbox Cloud Gaming Launch
Dab? Floss? You decide
As you may have heard by now, Xbox has partnered up with Epic Games to make Fortnite playable on Xbox Cloud Gaming. This is especially big news because previously, Epic deemed Microsoft's Cloud Gaming initiative as a competitor to its own PC efforts. However, there's some even bigger Fortnite news just dropping. Master Chief...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator Has Become An Incredibly Popular Xbox Cloud Title
Top of the month
Microsoft Flight Simulator soared its way onto Xbox consoles last summer, becoming the biggest next-gen exclusive from Xbox Game Studios in the meantime. However, it looks like players without a next-gen console have been putting in the hours to become a better pilot as well. Microsoft Flight Simulator made its way to Xbox Cloud...
News Microsoft's 'Xbox Everywhere' Initiative To Reportedly Include Streaming Puck For TVs
More to be revealed soon?
Update: The folks over at VentureBeat have also been reporting on this story today, advising that the streaming puck and an Xbox Cloud Gaming app for Samsung TVs should be set to launch within the next 12 months. Original story: We've been hearing for quite a long time now that Microsoft is building its own streaming...
News Fortnite Joins Xbox Cloud Gaming, More Free-To-Play Games To Come
No subscription required
Xbox Cloud Gaming has begun its next stage of evolution today with the addition of its first free-to-play game, Fortnite. Unlike all other games on the service, players do not need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to play. To get started, all you need to do is sign into the Xbox website, navigate to the game's page...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Has Been Streamed By More Than 10 Million People
Some serious numbers
In news related to Microsoft's third-quarter earnings for FY22, company CEO Satya Nadella has announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming has now been streamed by more than 10 million people around the world. Microsoft's Frank Shaw also confirmed this in a brief message via social media: "With Xbox Cloud Gaming… more than 10 million...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Now Available On Console In Brazil
More options for Brazilian fans
Xbox has announced that its Cloud Gaming program has expanded to console players in Brazil. Previously, cloud content was available on other devices — like PCs, tablets and mobile phones — but not on actual Xbox consoles. You can now jump in and stream games via your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S system in the...
News Xbox Announces New Cloud Gaming Initiative
"Come and develop your game with us!"
During its many developer-focused talks at GDC 2022, Microsoft has announced a new publishing arm. The division, known as a new "Cloud Gaming Organization", is basically a publisher within a publisher, a way for developers to create completely cloud-based Xbox games for Microsoft. The publisher is led by Kim...
News Microsoft And Valve Officially Bring Xbox Cloud Gaming To Steam Deck
"We worked closely with our friends at Valve..."
If you've managed to get your hands on the fancy new Steam Deck already, we've got good news to share out of the Xbox camp, as Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox Cloud Gaming is officially now supported on the handheld device. The service is accessible via the Microsoft Edge browser, and the company...
News Nine More Game Pass Games Get Touch Controls, Xbox Improves Cloud Tech
iPad and iPhone improvements!
In its latest Game Pass announcement post, Xbox has revealed that nine more games now support touch controls on mobile. These are all Game Pass titles and they can be used via Xbox Cloud Gaming with an Ultimate membership. Among Us Katamari Damacy Reroll
News Six More Game Pass Titles Updated With Touch Controls
Mobile gamers rejoice!
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members who prefer to play their games on the go now have access to all-important touch controls on a further six Game Pass titles, thanks to the latest update, bringing the total number of Cloud-gaming accessible, touch control enabled games on Microsoft's subscription service to well over the 100...
News The Elder Scrolls Online Is Being Removed From xCloud For Months
A fix needs to be implemented
If you're an Elder Scrolls Online player, you might be disappointed to know that the game is being removed from Xbox Cloud Gaming for the next few months, as the team has identified a fix that will take time to implement. The game has been suffering from "frequent player disconnects leading to a suboptimal experience"...
Hardware Review Nacon MG-X Pro - An Excellent Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller
Looks can be deceiving
Let's be honest, the Nacon MG-X Pro Xbox Cloud Gaming controller is a bit of an eyesore at first glance. Not because it looks badly made or anything like that, but because it's just so wide. In practice though, once you've got your phone connected via Bluetooth and you're up and running, it's a highly enjoyable controller to...
News Touch Controls Are Coming To Nine More Xbox Game Pass Titles
For those who game on the go
Tucked into Microsoft's latest Xbox Game Pass update, it was revealed that nine more games now have touch control support. That's good news for on-the-go gamers! All of these titles are of course included in an Xbox Game Pass subscription. If you want to play them on mobile via the cloud, you'll need Game Pass Ultimate...
News Xbox Social Media Manager Explores Zeta Halo Using PS5 Controller
"I love the era of gaming we’re in"
A few years ago, playing a Halo game with a PlayStation controller would've felt impossible. In generations gone by, consoles were locked ecosystems with their own distinct games, controllers and services. However, things are changing. With the introduction of Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PC ports of PlayStation...
News Nacon's MG-X Pro Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Releases Today
"Enjoy an optimal gaming experience on smartphones"
We've got a new Xbox Cloud Gaming controller hitting the market in Europe today in the form of the Nacon MG-X Pro, which follows on from the MG-X released last September. It retails for £89.99 / €99.90. As you can see, it's built to hold your phone in the middle, and features "ergonomic...
News Samsung TV 'Gaming Hub' To Launch In 2022, But No Sign Of Xbox Cloud Support Yet
It's surely only a matter of time
As part of CES 2022, Samsung has announced that some of its 2022 Smart TVs will be introducing a new 'Gaming Hub' feature, allowing direct access to multiple cloud gaming services with support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers. So far, NVIDIA GeForce Now, Google Stadia and Utomik's cloud gaming service have been...
News Xbox Adds Touch Controls To Ten More Games With Cloud Gaming
Including this week's release of The Gunk
Good news if you like using touch controls with Xbox Cloud Gaming, as the team has added another ten games to the lineup including the likes of Sable, Astria Ascending and The Gunk — although the latter releases on Thursday. Here's the latest list of Game Pass titles with bespoke touch controls: Astria...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming's Touch Controls Are More Popular Than You Might Think
20% of xCloud players are using them exclusively
Xbox has added touch controls to a wide array of Xbox Game Pass titles for use with Cloud Gaming over the past year, and Microsoft has revealed today that they're proving a hit, with almost 20% of xCloud players using them exclusively. As highlighted by The Verge, Xbox Senior Program Manager Monty...
News Xbox Reportedly 'Dabbling' With Handheld Console Prototypes For Cloud Gaming
The Xbox Handheld could become a reality
The idea of a Nintendo Switch-like Xbox handheld console isn't out of the realms of possibility, as it's being reported that Microsoft has been "dabbling" with that kind of idea for a while — albeit just for use with Xbox Cloud Gaming. Windows Central mentioned this in a report about the new Qualcomm...
News Xbox Announces New 'Clarity Boost' Feature For Cloud Gaming
Try it today
It was reported earlier today that Xbox had some "intriguing" news to share about Cloud Gaming this week, and it looks like it's been revealed in the form of a new Clarity Boost feature on the Microsoft Edge browser. This feature allows you to improve the visual quality of the stream when playing through a browser, and will be...
News Xbox Reportedly Has 'Intriguing' News To Share On Cloud Gaming This Week
Update: Revealed as 'Clarity Boost'
Thanksgiving week is over, Black Friday has come and gone, and it's time to get back to some Xbox news. We've been starved for announcements in recent days, but it looks like Xbox is gearing up for something xCloud related this week. Windows Central reporter Jez Corden, who has revealed plenty of insider...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches On Consoles Today, Includes Next-Gen Games On Xbox One
Available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox has announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming is officially available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S starting today, with the feature previously being made available for Xbox Insiders a few weeks ago. This means for subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, players in 25 different regions will be able...
News 17 More Games Now Support Touch Controls With Xbox Game Pass
Football Manager on the go, anyone?
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles supporting touch controls has been revealed today, with another 17 games getting the treatment altogether. These include highlights such as Football Manager 2022 and The Artful Escape. Here's the full list of titles, courtesy of Xbox: Aragami 2 The Artful Escape Da
News FPS Boost Arrives On Xbox Cloud Gaming, 33 Titles Are Now Supported
Here's the full list
Xbox has celebrated its 20th anniversary with the release of the Halo Infinite multiplayer, more backwards compatibility titles, and an FPS boost for older titles on Xbox Series X|S. One other highlight that you may have missed though was the news that 33 Xbox Cloud titles are also getting a boost. This is the first time FPS...
News Xbox Insiders Have Started Testing Series X|S Games On Xbox One
As part of Xbox Cloud Gaming
It was mentioned earlier this year that Microsoft would eventually be providing access to Xbox Series X|S games on Xbox One through the power of Xbox Cloud Gaming, and now the feature has begun rolling out to Insiders. Those who are enrolled in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings should be able to access this already,...
News Nvidia Claims Xbox Cloud Gaming 'Still Feels Pretty Laggy' Right Now
"They’re still streaming close to 200ms of latency"
Nvidia has used its GeForce Now service to take a slight dig at Xbox Cloud Gaming today, claiming that the experience "still feels pretty laggy" due to xCloud (and other competitors) "still streaming close to 200ms of latency". The comments were made as part of an announcement (thanks, The...
News 13 More Games Are Getting Touch Controls With Xbox Game Pass
Now marking over 100+ games with the feature
As is usually the case when an Xbox Game Pass announcement rolls around, a new bundle of titles have been improved with touch controls on Xbox Cloud Gaming. This means you'll be able to play games on the go without needing an Xbox controller linked up to your smart device. You can simply boot up the game...
Poll How Often Do You Plan To Use Xbox Cloud Gaming On Console?
Will it replace downloading games for you?
As you're probably well aware, Xbox announced back in late September that Xbox Cloud Gaming for consoles was rolling out to Xbox Insiders, and since then, more and more people have had a chance to try it for the first time. The appeal, of course, is that it will allow you to play Xbox Game Pass titles...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Expanding To Four More Territories This Week
Now supported in 26 countries
As part of today's Tokyo Game Show 2021 stream, Microsoft announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming will be expanding to Australia, Brazil, Japan and Mexico this week. The rollout is beginning today in Brazil and Mexico, with Australia and Japan getting support from October 1. This brings the total number to 26 countries which...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming For Console Is Now Rolling Out To Insiders
"Cloud gaming on your console – no installs required"
In some surprise news, Microsoft has announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming for Console has already begun rolling out to Xbox Insiders as of today, allowing you to play Game Pass games on your console without having to install them first. The feature is available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members,...
News 11 More Games Are Getting Touch Controls For Xbox Cloud Gaming
Play on the go with ease
If you're an avid user of Xbox Cloud Gaming, then you'll be happy to know another 11 games have been bolstered by touch controls starting today. Yes, a new batch of games can be played on the go without the need for a controller, meaning you can use your smart device's touch screen to play these titles. Here are the 11...
Guide All Games With Touch Controls On Xbox Game Pass
Every game with touch controls via Xbox Cloud Gaming
Thanks to the hard work of the Xbox team, over 80 games all now have touch controls on Xbox Game Pass. These are available to access on Android and iOS devices, and even technically on PC (via browser). The best thing about games with touch controls on Xbox Game Pass is that the controls are...
News Nacon Unveils MG-X Controller For Xbox Cloud Gaming On Android
Pre-orders now open in Europe
Nacon has announced the MG-X controller, a unique peripheral designed for Android players to experience Xbox Cloud Gaming in a new, comfortable way, It's claimed to boast up to 20 hours of battery life (depending on the games played) and features a wireless connection to your Android smartphone via Bluetooth. Any...
News Phil Spencer: Xbox Cloud Gaming On Console Has Changed How I Discover New Games
To no surprise, the Xbox boss is a huge fan
While the majority of Xbox's Gamescom 2021 Showcase was relatively low key, one standout was the confirmation that Cloud Gaming would be coming to consoles this holiday season. It will allow Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S players to to stream games from the cloud without being forced to download...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Officially Coming To Consoles This Holiday
Discover new games with the click of a button
We'd known for a while now that Xbox Cloud Gaming was coming to console at some point, following its previously successful launch for mobile and PC, and now we have an official release window of holiday 2021. It will be made available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users, and it will be as simple as...
News Xbox Touch Controls Have Been Added To Ten More Games
Psychonauts, Need for Speed, Wasteland 3 and more
Accompanying today's Xbox Game Pass announcements is the news of a new batch of touch control supported titles. Ten games in total have been added to the selection, accessible for users who are playing through Xbox Cloud Gaming. Whether you're on the train home from work, or in the back of the car...
News Xbox Reportedly Has A 'Very Cool' Preview Feature Arriving This Week
According to a Microsoft cloud solution architect
There's not too much to go on here, but it's been reported by a Microsoft cloud solution architect on Twitter that Xbox has a "very cool" new preview feature arriving this week, although no details have been provided at the time of writing. Microsoft's Shane Osborne got involved in the discussion in...
News The Xbox PC App Is Now Rolling Out Cloud Gaming Integration
Play console games on your PC via the app
Xbox Cloud Gaming has been available for PC for a while, but unlike xCloud's original rollout for Android, the PC version (along with iOS) has only been accessible via browser, which we've had mixed results with. Fortunately, Microsoft has announced that as of today, Cloud Gaming is being rolled out to Xbox...
Random Someone Decided To Play Xbox Game Pass On A Smartwatch
Thanks, Project xCloud
A bit like the saying "will it run DOOM?", there are now Xbox fans out there wondering what sort of odd devices they can get Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Game Pass services running on. One individual, in particular, has gone to the extent of using a web browser on an Android smartwatch to access the Xbox Game Pass...
News Xbox Has Added Touch Controls To 14 More Game Pass Titles
That's now over 80+ games with touch controls
Microsoft continues to put a lot of focus on adding touch controls to Xbox Game Pass titles via Xbox Cloud Gaming, with another 14 added to the pile today, including the likes of Fable Anniversary, Outlast 2 and Steep. Here's the full list of titles that have received the treatment as of today:...
Rumour Xbox Has Something To Reveal About Cloud Gaming This Week
"Just wait a few days"
It looks like Microsoft has something new to reveal about Xbox Cloud Gaming this week, as Twitter account Aggiornamenti Lumia (which regularly scans the Microsoft Store for upcoming info) has teased a few details. Taking to Twitter, they posted the official image you see below, which highlights something to do with the cloud...
Talking Point Should Xbox Create A Dedicated Handheld Device?
Even just for Xbox Cloud Gaming?
Valve made a splash this week when the company announced the Steam Deck, which serves as a handheld gaming PC that will retail for as low as $349 when it arrives this December. Better yet, it can even be used as a handheld Xbox if you so wish, as the system functions as a PC and has the ability to run Xbox Game Pass...
