Tag: Xbox Cloud Gaming
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches In VR On Meta Quest This December
"Take your Xbox games to all new levels"
It was all the way back in October of last year that Microsoft and Meta announced Xbox Cloud Gaming would be coming to Meta Quest VR devices, and now we know it'll officially be launching in December 2023! This will take the form of a giant screen in the virtual world where you can access streamed games with...
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...
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...
