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[Iced Arcade]

That Gamepass keeps getting better and better. Jokes aside I use this a lot at work, connected to wifi it works flawless.

Microsoft is testing 1080p xCloud streams for Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming

One of xCloud's primary limitations is about to go away.

www.windowscentral.com

 

[LordBlodgett]

1080p should be a big improvement and will help a lot with newer mobile devices, but they need to try to move towards 1440p if they really want it to be big on PC and browser,

 

[Sgt. Pinback]

Finally, another reason to never bother to leave the toilet.

 

[azertydu91]

I get the 1080p that seems logic but using series X for its infrastructure seems too early. They can't produce enough consoles compared to the demand.

 

[retsof624]

Finally, another reason to never bother to leave the toilet.

Make sure to keep your legs moving so they don't fall asleep

 

[Bernd Lauert]

Will look crisp af on my phone.

 

[Mister Wolf]

It begins.........

 

[ArtemisClydeFrog]

It begins.........

 

[Iced Arcade]

1080p should be a big improvement and will help a lot with newer mobile devices, but they need to try to move towards 1440p if they really want it to be big on PC and browser,

I'd agree but anyone with a 1440p compatible display would probably just use gamepass/games.

Streaming XCloud on pc will be beneficial for those without powerful rigs imo

 

[Andodalf]

This doesn't mean series X games, just using the SX to run as 4 XO virtually

 

[Negotiator101]

1080p should be a big improvement and will help a lot with newer mobile devices, but they need to try to move towards 1440p if they really want it to be big on PC and browser,

All good things to those who wait.

 

[Schmick]

Does the PS5 have a web browser?

 

[TVexperto]

How do I use xcloud on a pc?

 

[Lone Wolf]

How do I use xcloud on a pc?

It's still an internal beta. not available yet.

 

[ManaByte]

How do I use xcloud on a pc?

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Streaming app for Windows includes touch controls, gyro, and more

This app lets you stream games from Xbox consoles and xCloud

www.theverge.com

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

Unlike Stadia, xCloud will see real sustained support and integration with MS/Xbox products and services. I really like the xCloud strategy so far.

 

[Hip Hop]

idc what anyone says. cloud gaming is the future, we wont need consoles. Just a screen. It's not there yet of course, but it will be one day, it's the inevitable.

Sony and Nintendo will fall short if they dont start taking it seriously.

 

[Interfectum]

Are they saying the xcloud version of local remote play will also get touch controls? That is sorely needed on the xbox app... even PS Remote has that.

 

[mcjmetroid]

I haven't used this in a while. Does the app still not give you a choice of resolution? That was my biggest annoyance at the time.

 

[Vasto]

I did not know it was capped at 720p and already thought it looked good so this 1080p update will be nice.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

I did not know it was capped at 720p. I already thought it looked good so this 1080p update will be nice.

Tbf, 720p on a 6 inch screen doesn't look too bad. But 1080p will look quite a bit better still.

 

[Andodalf]

1080p should be a big improvement and will help a lot with newer mobile devices, but they need to try to move towards 1440p if they really want it to be big on PC and browser,

Res isn't nearly as important to streaming as bitrate.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

Res isn't nearly as important to streaming as bitrate.

True, see Netflix where 1080p looks like DVD quality.

 

[Thanati]

Cloud gaming, for me, is the future for sure. Just signed up for GeForce now and love it. I used to have Stadia but got too pissed off at Google's stupid approach and limited games library. Cancelled my sub last month.

This update by MS is great. Looking forward to trying it when it's available.

 

[SoloKingRobert]

Are they saying the xcloud version of local remote play will also get touch controls? That is sorely needed on the xbox app... even PS Remote has that.

Xcloud already supports touch controls in games like Forza Horizon 4, Hellblade etc.. You don't need to use a controller.

 

[Clintizzle]

*Deep Breath* Bring xCloud to New Zealand

 

[Interfectum]

Xcloud already supports touch controls in games like Forza Horizon 4, Hellblade etc.. You don't need to use a controller.

Not on the remote play Xbox app (iOS).

 

[Shmunter]

Xbox fans must be fainting considering anything less than native 4k is blasphemy. Am right?

 

[DonJuanSchlong]

Xbox fans must be fainting considering anything less than native 4k is blasphemy. Am right?

Come on man. Console warring every chance you get? You ever get tired of that?

 

[Shmunter]

Come on man. Console warring every chance you get? You ever get tired of that?

And pass up an opportunity with the current momentum? It's tradition.

Either way, don't take it seriously. I don't.

 

[DonJuanSchlong]

And pass up an opportunity with the current momentum? It's tradition.

Either way, don't take it seriously. I don't.

I mean, neither consoles have much going for themselves in terms of next gen games. Sony games coming to PC, as well as Microsoft. Not really sure if there is much room to troll at this point. That's why I'm on PC.

 

[Shmunter]

I mean, neither consoles have much going for themselves in terms of next gen games. Sony games coming to PC, as well as Microsoft. Not really sure if there is much room to troll at this point. That's why I'm on PC.

Nothing wrong with that. Variety is the spice of life.

 

[PaNaMa]

When can I use xcloud on my apple TV?

 

[Craig of War]

Now just need touch control to all the games sucks that you need to bring a controller with you when outside.

 

[Gamezone]

Is it possible that they at some point will move their entire library to xCloud for purchase? I'm a casual Xbox gamer, but there's no way I'm buying an Xbox. Full priced games trough xCloud would be nice.

 

[Gamezone]

When can I use xcloud on my apple TV?

Shouldn't be a problem if Apple TV have Web browsers.

 

[Max_Po]

is BW usage free in USA ?

 

[Captain Toad]

Doesn't Stadia do 4K?

 

[Lone Wolf]

is BW usage free in USA ?

What are you asking?

 

[FritzJ92]

Doesn't Stadia do 4K?

They charge extra. XCloud is already part of your subscription

 

[MonarchJT]

What are you asking?

if the bandwidth used for streaming is free with some operator. (i think)

 

[reksveks]

Is it possible that they at some point will move their entire library to xCloud for purchase? I'm a casual Xbox gamer, but there's no way I'm buying an Xbox. Full priced games trough xCloud would be nice.

Think the idea is that Microsoft is trying to push, think there are already quotes from Phil Spencer stating that but it's probably stuck in contract hell.

 

[DGrayson]

And pass up an opportunity with the current momentum? It's tradition.

Either way, don't take it seriously. I don't.

It doesnt matter. We are here to have fun but these kinds of post derail the thread and encourage others to console war, even if you are joking, so best not to.

 

[Shmunter]

It doesnt matter. We are here to have fun but these kinds of post derail the thread and encourage others to console war, even if you are joking, so best not to.

You're right, happy to take it on the chin

 

[RyRy93]

Doesn't work quite as well as Stadia on my phone and sometimes I get ugly artifacts even when I'm on a 5ghz connection, it'll be a nice way to try out Series X/S exclusives though.

 

[Gamezone]

Think the idea is that Microsoft is trying to push, think there are already quotes from Phil Spencer stating that but it's probably stuck in contract hell.

Yeah, but it shouldn't be that hard. If you already paid for your game, there's no way you would pay twice to get access to the cloud or hardware.

 

[reksveks]

Yeah, but it shouldn't be that hard. If you already paid for your game, there's no way you would pay twice to get access to the cloud or hardware.

Yeah, but publishers are going to have to accept that reality. Thankfully the Stadia experimental might have failed enough to set publishers expectations correctly.

 

[Gatox]

 

[Bernkastel]

Think the idea is that Microsoft is trying to push, think there are already quotes from Phil Spencer stating that but it's probably stuck in contract hell.

There are no quotes from Microsoft stating anything like that. But there are quotes stating the reverse. This is like those Microsoft will turn Windows into a subscription and make it cloud only leading to year of Linux desktop conspiracies. Game Pass can never wrap all the thousands game in the store into one subscription.

Is it possible that they at some point will move their entire library to xCloud for purchase? I'm a casual Xbox gamer, but there's no way I'm buying an Xbox. Full priced games trough xCloud would be nice.

Phil Spencer : "Streaming games is convenient, but playing locally will flat-out always be better"

https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/12/23/forward-facing “The best place to play is locally; I’ll say that flat-out,” he says. “Streaming is a technology of convenience. It’s a technology of choice when you’re away from your console and you want to play.”

www.neogaf.com

 

[reksveks]

There are no quotes from Microsoft stating anything like that. But there are quotes stating the reverse. This is like those Microsoft will turn Windows into a subscription and make it cloud only leading to year of Linux desktop conspiracies. Game Pass can never wrap all the thousands game in the store into one subscription.

Phil Spencer : "Streaming games is convenient, but playing locally will flat-out always be better"

https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/12/23/forward-facing “The best place to play is locally; I’ll say that flat-out,” he says. “Streaming is a technology of convenience. It’s a technology of choice when you’re away from your console and you want to play.”

www.neogaf.com

'We believe in the freedom to play and the freedom to choose. In 2020 we will enable gamers to stream from the cloud Xbox games that they already own or will purchase.'

X019: Expanding Project xCloud with More Games, More Ways to Play, and More Players - Xbox Wire

Today we crossed our one-month milestone for the Project xCloud preview. A huge thank you to participants in Korea, UK, & US for the incredibly valuable insights that help us shape the cloud gaming experience. We’ve loved hearing anecdotes about how Project xCloud has enabled you to play Xbox...

news.xbox.com

Also the windows as a service play is a play for business users like some of their Surface plans.