1. If PlayStation are saying it's bad, then it is probably good.
2. As part of the ABK deal, Xbox sold streaming rights to Ubisoft. Acquiring them removed that restriction.
3. Ubisoft is obviously to big to exist in it's current state, so layoffs are going to happen with or without a buyout. In fact most likely more without. Companies are buying the IP, not the people.
@xboxjapanfan yes the 360 probably lacks to ability to stream games and send controller moves back to the cloud to make worth while. However cloud gaming the series consoles is exactly the same as on PC or ipad in terms of quality. But it does have lower latency due to Microsoft's proprietary wireless connection that other devices do not have. Instantly making cloud gaming on a series console, the best possible experience.
Grabbed the Turok trilogy on special not so long ago. What a steal it was now with the free series x upgrade. I hope they do the others as well. Plus give us Evolution as well. Even if not, still very happy.
I know that is a good joke. But seriously. A new dash with no 360 storefront. But access to 360 game pass and EA play titles. Even maybe cloud gaming available.
I mean if everything is an Xbox, how about an Xbox???
@Porridge2215 Streaming over LAN is 1080p while over the internet is 720p. If you can play OG Xbox and 360 games then it is 1080p. I would say something is wrong with the settings if you cannot achieve this. You could try a 3rd party app such as better xcloud, xbxplay, xbxplay or alternative that enable you to set a 720p or 1080p stream. Or try streaming from Xbox to the PC and see what the bottleneck is. Probably a setting. Because if your PC is streaming 4k, your Xbox will easily do 1080p.
I have the same setup and both moonlight and xbxplay work flawlessly to any android I use.
Ahhh factory life in 2006. I remember it well. Hats without hairnets were still allowed, which were better at keeping you cool. Plus looked cooler too 😎.
Oh and I forgot. Just make it about Batman please. I don't care about anyone else. I mean who does. I know it's cool these days to add in Bat Girl or Robin. But don't. Just Batman and I guarantee it will sell.
With everything going open world these days, I find myself picking up linear games instead. So I'll take linear please. Perhaps huge Bose bases with puzzles and detective work as others have mentioned. But definitely not open world. Open world just seems like filler these days. Make the game longer by making people find where to go, instead of just showing them.
Playing Xbox games on other consoles will ultimately help Xbox in the end. People on PS and Nintendo will play Xbox games and if they like enough of them they will consider subscribing to game pass instead of buying games outright. Then may even consider buying an Xbox when the see they can play even more games on the console as well as cloud.
This is exactly my story. I was switch through and through. But all those good games on game pass tempted me. Especially the ones that couldn't run on a switch. I eventually decided to buy an Xbox to enjoy all the titles. I won't bother with a switch 2 now. I have successfully jumped ship.
If only 20% of Nintendo and PS owners do the same game pass and Xbox will double.
I believe this is the point of putting games on other devices.
Also I believe people are also correct that selling consoles is not the focus. Getting more people into the Xbox ecosystem is. They don't need an Xbox. This is an Xbox. Right. But you need to cater to the die hard fans out there as well. They will definitely keep making consoles to sell to the die hard fans. They will just make less of them. Sell 30 million consoles, have 100 million subscribers. 30% hard core, 70% casual gamers.
The most growth will be in the casual market. No Xbox, no problem sub to game pass. No games, no problem sub to game pass. Want to play that latest game out, no problem sub to game pass. Why buy the kids a $800 (or equivalent in local currency) console plus $500 in games will you can just buy a game pass gift card and maybe a controller.
30 - 40 all digital. Mainly back compat to be fair. Or a deluxe edition on sale. Sub to GPU but use my points to buy or subsidise my games.Trying to slowly build a one stop shop digital library. Replacing even physical games with digital ones and games I own on other consoles, just so I eventually will have every game I have or want to have, ready to play at any time. I know, I have issues.
The day cloud gaming arrived to my country. I hadn't been playing my Xbox for a while. Was so hooked on my switch. But cloud arrived and I tried it. I couldn't believe it was so good. I had access to so many games right in my pocket. Got a kishi like the next day. Got right back into Xbox again. Made me even go buy a series s. Now my poor switch has been abandoned for years. Oh and also right now. I am pretty hyped to have all my owned games come to cloud. I am away from home a lot with little space but plenty of fast internet so a phone, a kishi and access to all my games. That sounds pretty sweet to me. Oh I nearly forgot, rewards, rewards, rewards. I know they are not exclusively Xbox series, but they have definitely increased my gaming pleasure in the last few years.
High on life was on game pass. So that shouldn't need testing. Plus The Witcher 3 is there twice as all games on game pass have dlc available via cloud. So they are testing 8 games?
@theduckofdeath yeah those same people say the switch 2 will have the power of a series s. But it won't. I know people love the click bait. I do too. But after years of waiting for switch pro. 8k gaming on consoles and everything else promised. I know what to expect now. Portable series s locked to Xbox is the best we can hope for. I don't even think it will be that. I hope it will. But it will more likely be a portable Xbox one x. To compete with switch 2.
I see an Xbox handheld. Plays lower spec games or games at lower res/ features, similar to series s. With cloud capabilities as well obviously. But no PC integration. You will need to subscribe to go ultimate to fully enjoy it. They won't let you get away with PC gp only. Also having it locked to Xbox might make them be able to sell it at a loss to make it up in game pass subs. This will be a portable Xbox. But... Let's say it is a full Xbox complete with dev mode. This opens up to a wider audience. Portable series s with dev mode, emulators and all the wonderful stuff. As a competitor to the switch. That would enough to make it a success.
Ok so to everyone who thinks Xbox will stop making consoles hear me out.
Microsoft wants to make Xbox a service right. They want that service on any screen.
So in order to do that they need everything running on the cloud. The cloud is essentially rows and rows of stripped down series X's.
Well if the want to stay competitive they will need to innovate and upgrade these series X's with the next gen. They won't be using a ps6 or even ps7 for this. They will use in house tech.
So they build a series x2 and x3. So why not sell those to the consumer direct for those will to pay for it. Make perfect business since to me.
Xbox will be around as long as game pass/cloud gaming is. They will not stop making consoles.
Cloud works floorlessly for me here in New Zealand. Even over mobile data.
*Repost from early discussion
I read comments all the time about people not having joy in cloud gaming or remote play due to lag/input lag etc.
Most problems are easily fixed. You just need to know where to look.
I have a basic list of improvements.
1. Use 5ghz wifi. Turn off 2.4ghz or at least run separate signals and ignore the 2.4ghz signal on your device. Devices can divert back to 2.4ghz because of the stronger signal killing your ping.
2. Wired if possible. Use wired connections. Definitely on your Xbox if you want to use remote play. But even playing on the cloud. If you can wire it. Do it.
3. Use wifi 6. Use wireless networks that are capable of wifi 6. Wifi 6 has much less latency than wifi 5. So get a new router/enable wifi 6 if you have it. Also on your device settings enable signal type/strength. Then a little 6 or 5 will show up next to your wifi signal. If you can always choose 6.
4. Upnp/or port forward. Enable upnp on your router or port forward your Xbox live port. Doesn't hurt to do both.
5. Use default xbox live port. Use 3074 on the Xbox you wish to remote play from. If you have two xboxes one will need a different port. But the one you want to remote to most, put on 3074. Some business wifi/public Hotspots block all ports over 50000 which most of the fallback Xbox live ports are.
6. Enable QoS. Use QoS on your router and if you can, prioritise gaming. Also enable QoS under network settings on your Xbox.
7. Mimo. Get a smart router with mimo or equivalent. Maybe something with an app that you can prioritize clients. Then prioritize your Xbox and any devices connecting to it.
8. Get closer to the router. If using wifi try and get closer to the router. Or if not an option use another wired device as a wireless Hotspot. My work computer works great for this.
9. Check to wifi chip in your device. Older devices have slower wifi chips. An s24 is going to have less latency than a s22. Not to mention way faster than an a03.
10. Upgrade your controller. Using an old Bluetooth controller may well be slowing you down. Bluetooth 4.0 is light-years faster than Bluetooth 2.0. So your device or the controller may be running on an older Bluetooth standard.
11. Wired again. Get something like a razor kishi/backbone. Plugs directly into the USB c port on your phone. Destroying input lag.
12. Fibre. Get a Fibre internet connection. If not available, get the best wired internet connection you can get. Forget adsl, vdsl, satellite or even 3g/4g mobile data broadband packages. They are all going to suck.
13. Use gaming mode. A lot of phones or tablets have a dedicated gaming mode. These quite often limit background applications sucking up bandwidth or processor power. Some even enable a performance mode making the device run faster.
Well that pretty much the basics. If you do some or all that, you will have no problems.
@OldGamer999 200mb should be fast enough. Although faster would yield better results. Cloud streams at 1080p so should look just as good as streaming Netflix or likewise as 1080p. How are you streaming? From the Xbox itself? How is it connected to the internet?
Hooray. About time. I do all my gaming on my phone with a backbone these days. Emulators for all my games up to the switch. Cloud/Remote for all my Xbox/PC. It's my one stop shop. But my Xbox collection has surpassed my hard drive space. So I have been waiting for this since they announced it at the end of 2019!!!!
The games will come with the price increase is my pick. They sold the rights to cloud gaming with these titles to Ubisoft. My guess is the price increase will include Ubisoft + to accommodate this.
This is backwards. Microsoft need to be advertising console cloud gaming to mobile users. Not mobile games to console users. I mean, I have an Xbox, I am not going to play this mobile game.
@NeutronOverload Absolutely. Thank you for telling it like it is. Most games are just fine on an external drive. If we could choose, this problem wouldn't exist. First force the world digital, then hold them to ransom with storage.
@NostromoXP Well that is very nice then. I don't feel so bad losing points if it means you can have some. Welcome to the Microsoft Rewards party. Sorry you got a late invite. Also we drank most of the beers already.
I am down something similar. Maybe 70% as it stands. Can no longer earn enough to pay for game pass for the month. I am hoping that something new hits soon to boost my points. At this rate I will have to start paying for game pass.
I hope perhaps when ABK games come to game pass in mass, Xbox does some serious advertising. I mean I have signed up 2 friends who have ps5's to game pass. So we can all jam. Plus they didn't even need to buy an Xbox to do it. They just cloud game. They didn't even know it was possible. I think there must be literally millions of people out there in the same boat. Or kids, I gave my daughter a cheap bt controller, now see plays via cloud on an old phone. Cheapest and easiest way in to gaming. Plus no ads. I hate mobile or tablet games try to scam you every minute. Cloud gaming and remote play are the amazing. People just don't know about it.
For me it's all about cloud gaming and remote play. I work shift and am away from home a lot. In fact I have never played my series s on a tv. Always remote. I was using a switch before. But new AAA games playing portable. That is what it is all about for me. Any screen, anywhere.
This is good. I tried it out last night. I already have a 3rd party app which gives me 1080p remote play. But I really like having remote play and cloud in one interface. Also tried the clarity boost and the local co op. Well done to the creator.
@themightyant I absolutely agree with you there. Microsoft needs to improve streaming in general through their apps. I have many times before today submitted bugs and improvement ideas to them via app feedback.
While the list was more of an attempt to be comprehensive, I understand this may be beyond some people. But if someone can do only one of these, there will be an improvement. I guess that is the goal. A slight change maybe all that is needed to improve someone's performance. Or make a game playable. Also it may be better for someone to get game streaming to your Xbox one working, rather than buy a series x.
Also understanding why there device may not be the best, could lower expectations to a reasonable level. They might think, this is OK for the gear I have. It's not worth an upgrade.
But I do just love it when someone says, "I did what you said and it works great now". If a guide is writen and if one person does anything on this list and it works, increasing their enjoyment, then it is worth it.
@FraserG would it be possible for an article the teach people how to improve their cloud gaming?
Something in the same vein as your guide to earning rewards points.
I read comments all the time about people not having joy in cloud gaming or remote play due to lag/input lag etc.
Most problems are easily fixed. You just need to know where to look.
I have a basic list of improvements.
1. Use 5ghz wifi. Turn off 2.4ghz or at least run separate signals and ignore the 2.4ghz signal on your device. Devices can divert back to 2.4ghz because of the stronger signal killing your ping.
2. Wired if possible. Use wired connections. Definitely on your Xbox if you want to use remote play. But even playing on the cloud. If you can wire it. Do it.
3. Use wifi 6. Use wireless networks that are capable of wifi 6. Wifi 6 has much less latency than wifi 5. So get a new router/enable wifi 6 if you have it. Also on your device settings enable signal type/strength. Then a little 6 or 5 will show up next to your wifi signal. If you can always choose 6.
4. Upnp/or port forward. Enable upnp on your router or port forward your Xbox live port. Doesn't hurt to do both.
5. Use default xbox live port. Use 3074 on the Xbox you wish to remote play from. If you have two xboxes one will need a different port. But the one you want to remote to most, put on 3074. Some business wifi/public Hotspots block all ports over 50000 which most of the fallback Xbox live ports are.
6. Enable QoS. Use QoS on your router and if you can, prioritise gaming. Also enable QoS under network settings on your Xbox.
7. Mimo. Get a smart router with mimo or equivalent. Maybe something with an app that you can prioritize clients. Then prioritize your Xbox and any devices connecting to it.
8. Get closer to the router. If using wifi try and get closer to the router. Or if not an option use another wired device as a wireless Hotspot. My work computer works great for this.
9. Check to wifi chip in your device. Older devices have slower wifi chips. An s24 is going to have less latency than a s22. Not to mention way faster than an a03.
10. Upgrade your controller. Using an old Bluetooth controller may well be slowing you down. Bluetooth 4.0 is light-years faster than Bluetooth 2.0. So your device or the controller may be running on an older Bluetooth standard.
11. Wired again. Get something like a razor kishi/backbone. Plugs directly into the USB c port on your phone. Destroying input lag.
12. Fibre. Get a Fibre internet connection. If not available, get the best wired internet connection you can get. Forget adsl, vdsl, satellite or even 3g/4g mobile data broadband packages. They are all going to suck.
13. Use gaming mode. A lot of phones or tablets have a dedicated gaming mode. These quite often limit background applications sucking up bandwidth or processor power. Some even enable a performance mode making the device run faster.
Well that pretty much the basics. If you do all that, you will have no problems.
I liked your guide for the rewards and thought you might also be interested in something like this.
@themightyant I definitely yield better results on fps or racing games with 5g data or Fibre over wifi 6. 4g data or wifi 5 doesn't cut it. But it still struggles if playing large matches online.
Still to this day, we have fun with a bowling night. Or a fruit ninja night. Great for playing with younger kids. On my own I play Kung fu. So awesome. I love the kinect, I have all the games. Except air guitar kinect. Just waiting for a sale on that one.
I have the original Xbox (green blob) background. Mainly for nostalgia. But it does have extra worth in times like this. Reminds me of when xbox was about playing games and not ethnicity.
Unless they have two copies of the exact same game with only one tiny variation. But sell both at full price and call one copy brown edition and the other magenta. They haven't truely copied Pokemon.
Probably fair. I should have edited it. Or at least apologised. Honestly I didn't expect you, or anyone to take that comment seriously. But here we are. Oh well, I am not PC enough to internet these days. I will edit it out.
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Re: Windows Might Be Adding A New UI For The ASUS Xbox Handheld
The metro interface from windows 8 is making a comeback
Re: Xbox Buying Ubisoft Would Be An Unwise Move, Suggests Former PlayStation Boss
1. If PlayStation are saying it's bad, then it is probably good.
2. As part of the ABK deal, Xbox sold streaming rights to Ubisoft. Acquiring them removed that restriction.
3. Ubisoft is obviously to big to exist in it's current state, so layoffs are going to happen with or without a buyout. In fact most likely more without. Companies are buying the IP, not the people.
I say go for it.
Re: New Xbox Insider Update Aims To Help 'Free Up' Storage Space
Just let us play games off our own USB ssd
Re: Microsoft Announces Major GDC Presence With 'Xbox Expanding To Any Screen' In 2025
@xboxjapanfan yes the 360 probably lacks to ability to stream games and send controller moves back to the cloud to make worth while. However cloud gaming the series consoles is exactly the same as on PC or ipad in terms of quality. But it does have lower latency due to Microsoft's proprietary wireless connection that other devices do not have. Instantly making cloud gaming on a series console, the best possible experience.
Re: Turok: Dinosaur Hunter Gets A Surprise Xbox Series X Port
Grabbed the Turok trilogy on special not so long ago. What a steal it was now with the free series x upgrade. I hope they do the others as well. Plus give us Evolution as well. Even if not, still very happy.
Re: Xbox Highlights 10 More Titles Coming To The 'Stream Your Own Game' Service
@Porridge2215 Fair enough too. I hope this service improves for you soon. Happy gaming 👍
Re: Microsoft Announces Major GDC Presence With 'Xbox Expanding To Any Screen' In 2025
I wish my 360 was an Xbox.
I know that is a good joke. But seriously. A new dash with no 360 storefront. But access to 360 game pass and EA play titles. Even maybe cloud gaming available.
I mean if everything is an Xbox, how about an Xbox???
Re: Xbox Is Getting A New 'Gibson Les Paul' Guitar Controller This Year
Xbox version compatible with Android. Hmmm compatible games coming to game pass???
Re: Xbox Highlights 10 More Titles Coming To The 'Stream Your Own Game' Service
@Porridge2215 Streaming over LAN is 1080p while over the internet is 720p. If you can play OG Xbox and 360 games then it is 1080p. I would say something is wrong with the settings if you cannot achieve this. You could try a 3rd party app such as better xcloud, xbxplay, xbxplay or alternative that enable you to set a 720p or 1080p stream. Or try streaming from Xbox to the PC and see what the bottleneck is. Probably a setting. Because if your PC is streaming 4k, your Xbox will easily do 1080p.
I have the same setup and both moonlight and xbxplay work flawlessly to any android I use.
Re: Xbox Is 'Exploring' AI To Make Its Older Games Playable On Modern Hardware
Inject Xbox live features into OG Xbox games please.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Confirms SEGA Characters, Extreme Gear, And Much More
Sonic Riders Kart Transformed.
I'm in.
Re: Random: Xbox Fan Shares Clip Of Microsoft's Console Factory Line From 2006
Ahhh factory life in 2006. I remember it well. Hats without hairnets were still allowed, which were better at keeping you cool. Plus looked cooler too 😎.
Re: Talking Point: What Would You Want From A New Batman Game?
Oh and I forgot. Just make it about Batman please. I don't care about anyone else. I mean who does. I know it's cool these days to add in Bat Girl or Robin. But don't. Just Batman and I guarantee it will sell.
Re: Talking Point: What Would You Want From A New Batman Game?
With everything going open world these days, I find myself picking up linear games instead. So I'll take linear please. Perhaps huge Bose bases with puzzles and detective work as others have mentioned. But definitely not open world. Open world just seems like filler these days. Make the game longer by making people find where to go, instead of just showing them.
Re: Xbox Will Continue To Ship More Games On PlayStation And Nintendo
Playing Xbox games on other consoles will ultimately help Xbox in the end. People on PS and Nintendo will play Xbox games and if they like enough of them they will consider subscribing to game pass instead of buying games outright. Then may even consider buying an Xbox when the see they can play even more games on the console as well as cloud.
This is exactly my story. I was switch through and through. But all those good games on game pass tempted me. Especially the ones that couldn't run on a switch. I eventually decided to buy an Xbox to enjoy all the titles. I won't bother with a switch 2 now. I have successfully jumped ship.
If only 20% of Nintendo and PS owners do the same game pass and Xbox will double.
I believe this is the point of putting games on other devices.
Also I believe people are also correct that selling consoles is not the focus. Getting more people into the Xbox ecosystem is. They don't need an Xbox. This is an Xbox. Right. But you need to cater to the die hard fans out there as well. They will definitely keep making consoles to sell to the die hard fans. They will just make less of them. Sell 30 million consoles, have 100 million subscribers. 30% hard core, 70% casual gamers.
The most growth will be in the casual market. No Xbox, no problem sub to game pass. No games, no problem sub to game pass. Want to play that latest game out, no problem sub to game pass. Why buy the kids a $800 (or equivalent in local currency) console plus $500 in games will you can just buy a game pass gift card and maybe a controller.
Re: Poll: How Many Xbox Games Have You Actually Bought In 2024?
30 - 40 all digital. Mainly back compat to be fair. Or a deluxe edition on sale. Sub to GPU but use my points to buy or subsidise my games.Trying to slowly build a one stop shop digital library. Replacing even physical games with digital ones and games I own on other consoles, just so I eventually will have every game I have or want to have, ready to play at any time. I know, I have issues.
Re: Xbox & PlayStation Face 'Significant Risk' With Their Next Consoles, Predicts Research Firm
This analysis is brought to you by Nintendo.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Memory Of The Xbox Series X|S Generation So Far?
The day cloud gaming arrived to my country. I hadn't been playing my Xbox for a while. Was so hooked on my switch. But cloud arrived and I tried it. I couldn't believe it was so good. I had access to so many games right in my pocket. Got a kishi like the next day. Got right back into Xbox again. Made me even go buy a series s. Now my poor switch has been abandoned for years. Oh and also right now. I am pretty hyped to have all my owned games come to cloud. I am away from home a lot with little space but plenty of fast internet so a phone, a kishi and access to all my games. That sounds pretty sweet to me. Oh I nearly forgot, rewards, rewards, rewards. I know they are not exclusively Xbox series, but they have definitely increased my gaming pleasure in the last few years.
Re: Xbox Employees Are Testing 10 Non-Game Pass Titles On The Cloud Right Now
High on life was on game pass. So that shouldn't need testing. Plus The Witcher 3 is there twice as all games on game pass have dlc available via cloud. So they are testing 8 games?
Re: Rumour: Xbox May Be Gearing Up To Reveal Handheld Device In 2025
@theduckofdeath yeah those same people say the switch 2 will have the power of a series s. But it won't. I know people love the click bait. I do too. But after years of waiting for switch pro. 8k gaming on consoles and everything else promised. I know what to expect now. Portable series s locked to Xbox is the best we can hope for. I don't even think it will be that. I hope it will. But it will more likely be a portable Xbox one x. To compete with switch 2.
Re: Rumour: Xbox May Be Gearing Up To Reveal Handheld Device In 2025
I see an Xbox handheld. Plays lower spec games or games at lower res/ features, similar to series s. With cloud capabilities as well obviously. But no PC integration. You will need to subscribe to go ultimate to fully enjoy it. They won't let you get away with PC gp only. Also having it locked to Xbox might make them be able to sell it at a loss to make it up in game pass subs. This will be a portable Xbox. But... Let's say it is a full Xbox complete with dev mode. This opens up to a wider audience. Portable series s with dev mode, emulators and all the wonderful stuff. As a competitor to the switch. That would enough to make it a success.
Re: Microsoft CEO Gaming Division Update: 'We Continue To Extend Our Content To New Platforms'
Ok so to everyone who thinks Xbox will stop making consoles hear me out.
Microsoft wants to make Xbox a service right. They want that service on any screen.
So in order to do that they need everything running on the cloud. The cloud is essentially rows and rows of stripped down series X's.
Well if the want to stay competitive they will need to innovate and upgrade these series X's with the next gen. They won't be using a ps6 or even ps7 for this. They will use in house tech.
So they build a series x2 and x3. So why not sell those to the consumer direct for those will to pay for it. Make perfect business since to me.
Xbox will be around as long as game pass/cloud gaming is. They will not stop making consoles.
Re: Multiple Xbox Cloud Gaming Improvements Reportedly On The Way
Cloud works floorlessly for me here in New Zealand. Even over mobile data.
*Repost from early discussion
I read comments all the time about people not having joy in cloud gaming or remote play due to lag/input lag etc.
Most problems are easily fixed. You just need to know where to look.
I have a basic list of improvements.
1. Use 5ghz wifi. Turn off 2.4ghz or at least run separate signals and ignore the 2.4ghz signal on your device. Devices can divert back to 2.4ghz because of the stronger signal killing your ping.
2. Wired if possible. Use wired connections. Definitely on your Xbox if you want to use remote play. But even playing on the cloud. If you can wire it. Do it.
3. Use wifi 6. Use wireless networks that are capable of wifi 6. Wifi 6 has much less latency than wifi 5. So get a new router/enable wifi 6 if you have it. Also on your device settings enable signal type/strength. Then a little 6 or 5 will show up next to your wifi signal. If you can always choose 6.
4. Upnp/or port forward. Enable upnp on your router or port forward your Xbox live port. Doesn't hurt to do both.
5. Use default xbox live port. Use 3074 on the Xbox you wish to remote play from. If you have two xboxes one will need a different port. But the one you want to remote to most, put on 3074. Some business wifi/public Hotspots block all ports over 50000 which most of the fallback Xbox live ports are.
6. Enable QoS. Use QoS on your router and if you can, prioritise gaming. Also enable QoS under network settings on your Xbox.
7. Mimo. Get a smart router with mimo or equivalent. Maybe something with an app that you can prioritize clients. Then prioritize your Xbox and any devices connecting to it.
8. Get closer to the router. If using wifi try and get closer to the router. Or if not an option use another wired device as a wireless Hotspot. My work computer works great for this.
9. Check to wifi chip in your device. Older devices have slower wifi chips. An s24 is going to have less latency than a s22. Not to mention way faster than an a03.
10. Upgrade your controller. Using an old Bluetooth controller may well be slowing you down. Bluetooth 4.0 is light-years faster than Bluetooth 2.0. So your device or the controller may be running on an older Bluetooth standard.
11. Wired again. Get something like a razor kishi/backbone. Plugs directly into the USB c port on your phone. Destroying input lag.
12. Fibre. Get a Fibre internet connection. If not available, get the best wired internet connection you can get. Forget adsl, vdsl, satellite or even 3g/4g mobile data broadband packages. They are all going to suck.
13. Use gaming mode. A lot of phones or tablets have a dedicated gaming mode. These quite often limit background applications sucking up bandwidth or processor power. Some even enable a performance mode making the device run faster.
Well that pretty much the basics. If you do some or all that, you will have no problems.
Re: Multiple Xbox Cloud Gaming Improvements Reportedly On The Way
@OldGamer999 200mb should be fast enough. Although faster would yield better results. Cloud streams at 1080p so should look just as good as streaming Netflix or likewise as 1080p. How are you streaming? From the Xbox itself? How is it connected to the internet?
Re: Xbox Cloud Gaming Will Reportedly Let You Stream Your Own Games Very Soon
Hooray. About time. I do all my gaming on my phone with a backbone these days. Emulators for all my games up to the switch. Cloud/Remote for all my Xbox/PC. It's my one stop shop. But my Xbox collection has surpassed my hard drive space. So I have been waiting for this since they announced it at the end of 2019!!!!
Re: Xbox To Start Selling Games 'Directly' On Android App Next Month (US)
Good Phil promised me I could play games I own via cloud this year. We are running out of year.
Re: Xbox's 2024 Showcase Was Great, But It Was Missing A Big ActiBlizz Announcement
The games will come with the price increase is my pick. They sold the rights to cloud gaming with these titles to Ubisoft. My guess is the price increase will include Ubisoft + to accommodate this.
Re: Random: Fallout 76 Player Uploads Latest Encounter With Phil Spencer
But Mum, I'm playing with the head of Xbox.
Sure Bobby, turn it off and come and have your dinner.
Re: Microsoft Is Heavily Promoting COD: Warzone Mobile, And It Supports Xbox Controllers
This is backwards. Microsoft need to be advertising console cloud gaming to mobile users. Not mobile games to console users. I mean, I have an Xbox, I am not going to play this mobile game.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2024?
@NeutronOverload Absolutely. Thank you for telling it like it is. Most games are just fine on an external drive. If we could choose, this problem wouldn't exist. First force the world digital, then hold them to ransom with storage.
Re: Xbox Users Are 'Gutted' About The Latest Microsoft Rewards Nerf
@NostromoXP Well that is very nice then. I don't feel so bad losing points if it means you can have some. Welcome to the Microsoft Rewards party. Sorry you got a late invite. Also we drank most of the beers already.
Re: Xbox Users Are 'Gutted' About The Latest Microsoft Rewards Nerf
I am down something similar. Maybe 70% as it stands. Can no longer earn enough to pay for game pass for the month. I am hoping that something new hits soon to boost my points. At this rate I will have to start paying for game pass.
Re: Xbox Announces Major Changes To Microsoft Rewards Going Forward
100 points for PC game online is nerfed. 20 points for PC game and 10 yes 10 points for playing on console. With no bonuses. Bad day for rewards.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Thing About Xbox Right Now?
I hope perhaps when ABK games come to game pass in mass, Xbox does some serious advertising. I mean I have signed up 2 friends who have ps5's to game pass. So we can all jam. Plus they didn't even need to buy an Xbox to do it. They just cloud game. They didn't even know it was possible. I think there must be literally millions of people out there in the same boat. Or kids, I gave my daughter a cheap bt controller, now see plays via cloud on an old phone. Cheapest and easiest way in to gaming. Plus no ads. I hate mobile or tablet games try to scam you every minute. Cloud gaming and remote play are the amazing. People just don't know about it.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Thing About Xbox Right Now?
For me it's all about cloud gaming and remote play. I work shift and am away from home a lot. In fact I have never played my series s on a tv. Always remote. I was using a switch before. But new AAA games playing portable. That is what it is all about for me. Any screen, anywhere.
Re: Xbox Approves Of New 'Better xCloud' Feature That Offers Multiple Improvements
This is good. I tried it out last night. I already have a 3rd party app which gives me 1080p remote play. But I really like having remote play and cloud in one interface. Also tried the clarity boost and the local co op. Well done to the creator.
Re: Xbox Reiterates It's Bringing Activision Blizzard's 'Full Portfolio' To Game Pass
And on the cloud? How does it work with ubisoft having cloud rights? I also want these questions answered.
Re: Phil Spencer Tells Xbox Fan To Expect Major xCloud Feature 'This Year'
@themightyant I absolutely agree with you there. Microsoft needs to improve streaming in general through their apps. I have many times before today submitted bugs and improvement ideas to them via app feedback.
While the list was more of an attempt to be comprehensive, I understand this may be beyond some people. But if someone can do only one of these, there will be an improvement. I guess that is the goal. A slight change maybe all that is needed to improve someone's performance. Or make a game playable. Also it may be better for someone to get game streaming to your Xbox one working, rather than buy a series x.
Also understanding why there device may not be the best, could lower expectations to a reasonable level. They might think, this is OK for the gear I have. It's not worth an upgrade.
But I do just love it when someone says, "I did what you said and it works great now". If a guide is writen and if one person does anything on this list and it works, increasing their enjoyment, then it is worth it.
Re: Phil Spencer Tells Xbox Fan To Expect Major xCloud Feature 'This Year'
@FraserG would it be possible for an article the teach people how to improve their cloud gaming?
Something in the same vein as your guide to earning rewards points.
I read comments all the time about people not having joy in cloud gaming or remote play due to lag/input lag etc.
Most problems are easily fixed. You just need to know where to look.
I have a basic list of improvements.
1. Use 5ghz wifi. Turn off 2.4ghz or at least run separate signals and ignore the 2.4ghz signal on your device. Devices can divert back to 2.4ghz because of the stronger signal killing your ping.
2. Wired if possible. Use wired connections. Definitely on your Xbox if you want to use remote play. But even playing on the cloud. If you can wire it. Do it.
3. Use wifi 6. Use wireless networks that are capable of wifi 6. Wifi 6 has much less latency than wifi 5. So get a new router/enable wifi 6 if you have it. Also on your device settings enable signal type/strength. Then a little 6 or 5 will show up next to your wifi signal. If you can always choose 6.
4. Upnp/or port forward. Enable upnp on your router or port forward your Xbox live port. Doesn't hurt to do both.
5. Use default xbox live port. Use 3074 on the Xbox you wish to remote play from. If you have two xboxes one will need a different port. But the one you want to remote to most, put on 3074. Some business wifi/public Hotspots block all ports over 50000 which most of the fallback Xbox live ports are.
6. Enable QoS. Use QoS on your router and if you can, prioritise gaming. Also enable QoS under network settings on your Xbox.
7. Mimo. Get a smart router with mimo or equivalent. Maybe something with an app that you can prioritize clients. Then prioritize your Xbox and any devices connecting to it.
8. Get closer to the router. If using wifi try and get closer to the router. Or if not an option use another wired device as a wireless Hotspot. My work computer works great for this.
9. Check to wifi chip in your device. Older devices have slower wifi chips. An s24 is going to have less latency than a s22. Not to mention way faster than an a03.
10. Upgrade your controller. Using an old Bluetooth controller may well be slowing you down. Bluetooth 4.0 is light-years faster than Bluetooth 2.0. So your device or the controller may be running on an older Bluetooth standard.
11. Wired again. Get something like a razor kishi/backbone. Plugs directly into the USB c port on your phone. Destroying input lag.
12. Fibre. Get a Fibre internet connection. If not available, get the best wired internet connection you can get. Forget adsl, vdsl, satellite or even 3g/4g mobile data broadband packages. They are all going to suck.
13. Use gaming mode. A lot of phones or tablets have a dedicated gaming mode. These quite often limit background applications sucking up bandwidth or processor power. Some even enable a performance mode making the device run faster.
Well that pretty much the basics. If you do all that, you will have no problems.
I liked your guide for the rewards and thought you might also be interested in something like this.
Re: Phil Spencer Tells Xbox Fan To Expect Major xCloud Feature 'This Year'
@themightyant I definitely yield better results on fps or racing games with 5g data or Fibre over wifi 6. 4g data or wifi 5 doesn't cut it. But it still struggles if playing large matches online.
Re: Phil Spencer Tells Xbox Fan To Expect Major xCloud Feature 'This Year'
Yes please. I need it. I live in the clouds these days. Plus would really help out with my little space problem on my series s
Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think Of The Xbox Kinect?
Also just dance with joycons or a cell phone feels wrong. I wish they continued support for these games.
Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think Of The Xbox Kinect?
Still to this day, we have fun with a bowling night. Or a fruit ninja night. Great for playing with younger kids. On my own I play Kung fu. So awesome. I love the kinect, I have all the games. Except air guitar kinect. Just waiting for a sale on that one.
Re: Xbox Might Be Looking Into A Handheld Console As PlayStation Rumours Circulate
My phone + razor kishi + series s = 4k home console + 1080p portable console. I am set. Thank you xbox.
Re: Xbox Adds Another Seven New Dynamic Backgrounds For Series X|S
I have the original Xbox (green blob) background. Mainly for nostalgia. But it does have extra worth in times like this. Reminds me of when xbox was about playing games and not ethnicity.
Re: Palworld Under 'Investigation' As Pokémon Company Issues Statement
Repost of my comment on Nintendo life:
Unless they have two copies of the exact same game with only one tiny variation. But sell both at full price and call one copy brown edition and the other magenta. They haven't truely copied Pokemon.
Re: Apple Opens The Door For Xbox Cloud Gaming App On Its Devices
Apple finally catching up with android again.
Re: Xbox Introduces New 'Indie Selects' Collection, Separate To Xbox Game Pass Lineup
I will just state the obvious. If indie titles on game pass do better. Then put your indie games on game pass. Problem solved right?
Re: Xbox Has Changed Game Pass Quests For 2024, And Fans Aren't Happy
Probably fair. I should have edited it. Or at least apologised. Honestly I didn't expect you, or anyone to take that comment seriously. But here we are. Oh well, I am not PC enough to internet these days. I will edit it out.
Re: Xbox Has Changed Game Pass Quests For 2024, And Fans Aren't Happy
Oh I see, I have looked into further and seen there is another monthly quest for 500 points. So we are in fact not getting any less points.