Video game services in the cloud do not stop growing in popularity and supply. We currently find services such as Google Stadia, PlayStation Now, GeForce Now and Amazon Luna on the market. Microsoft also has its own service with xCloud , or Xbox Cloud , and from tomorrow it will be able to be used for the first time outside of its consoles.
Late last year, Microsoft announced that it was launching its streaming game service on more devices via the cloud. Finally, it will be tomorrow when the company starts sending invitations to some Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to start testing the Xbox Cloud Gaming beta application on Windows 10, as well as Apple iPhone and iPad phones and tablets.
Xbox Cloud arrives tomorrow on PC, iOS and iPadOS
In that beta, subscribers will have access to play more than 100 Xbox Game Pass games through Edge, Chrome and Safari web browsers. The service will be available in 22 countries, including Spain.
Microsoft’s goal is for this beta to advance as quickly as possible, where they hope that in the coming months they can expand the service to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to have access to this service that allows you to enjoy the games available on Xbox without having to buy them or having to own a Microsoft console.
Those who receive an invitation to test the service will need a compatible Bluetooth or USB controller , or in the case of mobile phones they will be able to use the touch controls in more than 50 games if they want to test them as quickly as possible. With this move, Microsoft estimates that its service will be available to 3 billion potential customers who will be able to access the service.
Streaming as an alternative to buying a console or PC
Game streaming services like xCloud are a must today. Getting a new generation console or a high-end graphics card is impossible today without paying exorbitant amounts of money compared to its retail price. Thus, these types of platforms are an ideal alternative to weather the storm that looms over the gaming world for at least next year. With today’s scalpers overpaying for an RTX 3070 graphics card, you can afford up to four years of streaming gaming services. In the case of consoles, for what you are paying for more second-hand, you can pay yourself at least a year, enough time for the stock to normalize. And if you’re already a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, the service won’t cost you anything.
In addition, the price is very attractive, costing only 12.99 euros per month, and with the first month at 1 euro . Among the available titles we find GTA V, Zombie Army 4: Dead War, NBA 2K21, Forza Horizon 4, FIFA 20, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Gears 5, Yakuza 6, and a long etcetera. It is recommended to use 5 GHz WiFi with at least 10 Mbps download.