Tag: Xcloud
News Fortnite Players Share Mixed Reactions As Xbox Cloud Gaming Adds Limit For 'Free' Users
It's showing up for non-Game Pass members
We're obviously big fans of Xbox Cloud Gaming here at Pure Xbox, but the majority of the library requires you to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member in order to access it - with the notable exception being the free-to-play title Fortnite. Fortnite has actually implemented occasional limits in the past when...
News Xbox President Says xCloud Is Enjoying 'Tremendous Growth' Right Now
"We have more demand than supply"
There have been a lot of questions surrounding Xbox Cloud Gaming over the past few years and whether it's proving to be a success for Microsoft or not - and now Xbox president Sarah Bond has enlightened us a little further. Bond told Bloomberg this week that xCloud is actually enjoying "tremendous growth" right now...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming's New Dashboard Provides Some Excellent 'Social' Upgrades
Designed for browsers, Smart TVs & VR
If you're the kind of person who likes to use Xbox Cloud Gaming on a browser, Smart TV or Meta Quest device, then there's some good news incoming! Xbox is making some great improvements to the dashboard on those devices. Specifically, these are "updated social features" that will allow you to carry out the...
News Xbox Approves Of New 'Better xCloud' Feature That Offers Multiple Improvements
Local co-op, mouse & keyboard support and more!
As enjoyable as Xbox Cloud Gaming can be, it's still missing a few things that Xbox fans would love to take advantage of. Fortunately, a new third-party extension makes some of those possible - and it's "endorsed" by Microsoft! This is known as "Better xCloud", and just some of the the big additions...
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"...
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...
Competition We're Giving Away Multiple Nacon Pro Compact Xbox Controllers (UK)
Your chance to win a brand-new Xbox controller
It's competition time! The folks at Nacon have kindly joined forces with Pure Xbox to give away multiple Nacon Pro Compact Xbox controllers to UK fans that you can use on your Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC! This one is a Twitter competition (apologies to those who aren't on social...
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...
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...
Competition We're Giving Away The Nacon MG-X Pro xCloud Controller (UK)
Your chance to win this excellent Android controller
It's competition time! We recently reviewed the Nacon MG-X Pro Xbox Cloud Gaming controller for Android here at Pure Xbox, and courtesy of the folks over at Nacon, we're giving another one away to PX readers in the UK! We're running this competition via Twitter (apologies to those who aren't on...
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 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 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 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...
News The Xbox PC App Now Features Remote Play And xCloud Streaming
Stream your favourite console games to your PC
Good news! As of today, Microsoft has begun publicly rolling out Remote Play and Xbox Cloud Gaming integration into the Xbox App for Windows 10, meaning you can stream your favourite console games on your PC. In regards to xCloud, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in 22 countries can access Xbox Cloud...
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 Head Phil Spencer Has Already Got His Hands On Valve's Steam Deck
He's been hanging out with Gabe Newell this week
We've heard how Valve's recently announced Steam Deck can be used as a handheld Xbox and now head of Microsoft's gaming division, Phil Spencer, appears to have got his hands on one. In his latest post on social media, Spencer revealed how he actually visited Valve's HQ earlier this week to talk to...
Random Yes, Phil Spencer Does Stream Xbox Games While Waiting For Planes
Of course he's playing Destiny 2
It's always nice when a company representative is a legitimate fan of what they're employed to praise every day of the week, and one of the best examples of this just might be the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer. We've heard before how he'll often use meetings as an excuse to play games, and even takes any chance he can...
News Xbox Boss Teases Potential Of xCloud TV Streaming Sticks
Along with a new Game Pass tier
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has been talking to Stratechery about the potential of Microsoft introducing Cloud Gaming streaming sticks, as well as potentially bundling something like this with Xbox Game Pass (via The Verge). Spencer noted to the outlet that lower priced hardware will likely become part of the Xbox...
The future is cloudy
A world where we play all of our games via cloud-based streaming services might be some way off yet, but there's no denying that the technology is maturing all of the time, which is why we're seeing Sony, Microsoft and Google all investing heavily in this area of gaming. Microsoft, as we all know, is working on its Project...
News More Games Added To Xbox Game Pass And Project xCloud Preview
Keep 'em comin!
We reported earlier this morning that NieR: Automata was now available to play via Xbox Game Pass for console, and as of an hour ago, Xbox Game Pass for PC has added Overcooked! 2 to its library as well. This means the co-op cooking game is now available on all forms of Xbox Game Pass. Additionally, if you're part of the Xbox...
