Project xCloud - Timeline
Monday11th Oct 2021
Poll How Often Do You Plan To Use Xbox Cloud Gaming On Console?
Will it replace downloading games for you?
As you're probably well aware, Xbox announced back in late September that Xbox Cloud Gaming for consoles was rolling out to Xbox Insiders, and since then, more and more people have had a chance to try it for the first time. The appeal, of course, is that it will allow you to play Xbox Game Pass titles...
Saturday11th Sep 2021
Guide All Games With Touch Controls On Xbox Game Pass
Every game with touch controls via Xbox Cloud Gaming
Thanks to the hard work of the Xbox team, over 80 games all now have touch controls on Xbox Game Pass. These are available to access on Android and iOS devices, and even technically on PC (via browser). The best thing about games with touch controls on Xbox Game Pass is that the controls are...
Tuesday17th Aug 2021
News Xbox Touch Controls Have Been Added To Ten More Games
Psychonauts, Need for Speed, Wasteland 3 and more
Accompanying today's Xbox Game Pass announcements is the news of a new batch of touch control supported titles. Ten games in total have been added to the selection, accessible for users who are playing through Xbox Cloud Gaming. Whether you're on the train home from work, or in the back of the car...
Friday13th Aug 2021
News Hades Supports Touch Controls On Xbox Game Pass With xCloud
Surprise!
One of the best features of Xbox Cloud Gaming is how certain games are getting support for touch screen controls on mobile devices. Players can simply boot up the game and get going without having to find a controller. It makes playing on commutes easier and opens up new ways of experiencing the game. Hades is the most recent titles to be...
Wednesday21st Jul 2021
Random Someone Decided To Play Xbox Game Pass On A Smartwatch
Thanks, Project xCloud
A bit like the saying "will it run DOOM?", there are now Xbox fans out there wondering what sort of odd devices they can get Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Game Pass services running on. One individual, in particular, has gone to the extent of using a web browser on an Android smartwatch to access the Xbox Game Pass...
Thursday8th Jul 2021
Random Xbox Playfully Uses PlayStation And Nickelback To Advertise Game Pass
Well played
The Xbox team is notorious for using some inventive ways to market the brand. Just look at yesterday's All-4-One music video to promote Xbox All Access! We're truly living in strange times, and this promotion for cloud gaming on Xbox Game Pass using a PlayStation controller and a Nickelback song is one of best examples yet. The official...
Thursday1st Jul 2021
News Phil Spencer: Cloud Gaming Is A 'Great Bridge Opportunity' To Keep Supporting Xbox One
"It's one of the powers that the cloud gives us"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer got into a big, long discussion with IGN as part of the outlet's IGN Unlocked 500 podcast a couple of days ago, and one of the questions that was posed to him related to Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox One. It has already been mentioned that Microsoft will bring next-gen games to...
Tuesday29th Jun 2021
News Xbox Mobile Accessories Are Expanding To iOS Devices
Aiming to make Xbox Cloud Gaming as easy as possible
Now that everyone on iOS who is an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member can take advantage of Cloud Gaming, a new range of 'Designed for Xbox' accessories have been revealed to be used with iOS devices. One of the most used controllers for Xbox Cloud Gaming, the Backbone One, is now an official...
Monday28th Jun 2021
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Now Available For All Windows 10 PCs And Apple Devices
If you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member
After rolling out early access for many users over the past few weeks, Xbox has announced its Cloud Gaming service is now available for all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members on Windows 10 PCs, along with Apple phones and tablets via the browser. While it's still in a beta format, all members can now head on...
Thursday24th Jun 2021
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Users Reporting Reduced Latency Following Server Upgrade
A big leap for Project xCloud
Xbox Cloud Gaming's upgrade to Series X server blades began earlier this week, and now many users across social media are reporting improved responsiveness in their games, particularly for the browser-based version of xCloud. On social media, fans have been demonstrating and explaining how the upgrade has helped...
Wednesday23rd Jun 2021
News Eight More Games Are Getting Touch Controls For Xbox Cloud Gaming
Push me, and then just touch me
As another batch of Xbox Game Pass titles descend upon us, so does another handful of games with touch controls. If you didn't know, some games can be played without the need for a controller via Xbox Cloud Gaming. That means you can use your touchscreen for ease of access and have more means of playing on the go...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming's Next-Gen Upgrade Appears To Have Begun
Prepare for improved visuals and faster loading times
We've known for a while that Microsoft has been planning to upgrade Xbox Cloud Gaming servers from Xbox One consoles to Series X consoles in the near future, and it looks like that process has begun slowly rolling out to the public. As highlighted by The Verge's Tom Warren, some games on the...
Tuesday15th Jun 2021
News It's Official, Microsoft Is Bringing Next-Gen Games To Xbox One Via The Cloud
Including the likes of Microsoft Flight Simulator
We've been treated to a barrage of news this week, including next-gen game announcements and a ton of Xbox Game Pass reveals - but we're not stopping there. Buried within a recent post, Xbox has confirmed it will continue to support the Xbox One via Cloud Gaming, allowing next-gen experiences to be...
Thursday10th Jun 2021
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Will Be Integrated Into Consoles Later This Year
And will "light up all kinds of scenarios"
Microsoft has just lifted the lid on its future plans for hardware, software and all that sits in-between, and has revealed that Xbox Cloud Gaming is headed to consoles - along with pretty much everything else - later this year. While rivals such as Google and Sony are also contesting the cloud gaming...
Thursday20th May 2021
News Five More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 20)
Prepare to get in touch with nature
Update: It seems The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing has also gone live a day early, as confirmed by the Xbox Game Pass Twitter account. So that brings the total number to five! Original Story: Here we are again! Another batch of Xbox Game Pass games are now live and ready for you to start playing at your...
Tuesday18th May 2021
News Seven More Games Are Getting Touch Controls For Xbox Cloud Gaming
It's a pretty great list
With more devices being enabled with cloud gaming, now even more titles have received the touch screen treatment - and it's a pretty diverse list. Seven additional games now have touch controls enabled, making it easier to play on the go and enjoy all they have to offer. The following games can now be played via this way...
Thursday6th May 2021
News Three More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (May 6)
Time to take to the pitch
It's that time of week again! Another batch of Xbox Game Pass titles are now available, and there's a varied selection for everyone. With a mixture of titles available on console, the Windows 10 Store, and the cloud, there's a lot of choice in how/where you play. FIFA 21 is via EA Play so won't be available until a little...
Thursday29th Apr 2021
News Unsurprisingly, Epic Doesn’t Want To Put Fortnite On Xbox Cloud Gaming
Epic doesn't want to play ball
The Xbox Cloud Gaming service is limited to just Xbox Game Pass titles right now, but should it expand beyond that, you'll probably be shocked (not) to know that Epic Games has no intention of adding Fortnite to the library. Per the ongoing legal case between Apple and Epic Games over the distribution of Fortnite, a...
Wednesday21st Apr 2021
Video Here's What Xbox Cloud Gaming Running On PC Looks Like
We can't wait to try it
Xbox Cloud Gaming has begun rolling out for both PC and iOS, but you'll need to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member AND be invited to try it out. If you're still waiting and are eager to see how it runs, then luckily some early adopters have shared their experience with the service. Unlike the Android version of it, both PC...
Tuesday20th Apr 2021
News Phil Spencer: Console Streaming Is Still Coming To Xbox Game Pass
"At some point it will, not yet"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been very talkative on social media lately, and has even been updating fans on current developments within the company. One of the questions posed to Spencer yesterday was in regards to Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to consoles, to which he confirmed it's still on the cards. When asked if...
Monday19th Apr 2021
Random Tut Tut, Phil Spencer Has Been Playing Octopath Traveler During His Meetings
Ommmm, I'm telling!
We all know Phil Spencer loves his games. When he's not working he can often be found hitting up Destiny 2 with other Xbox fans, or even playing it while sitting in the airport. Well, Mr. Spencer has really dropped himself in it now, as he's admitted (again) he's been play
Thursday15th Apr 2021
News Six More Games Now Have Touch Controls On Xbox Game Pass, Including Wreckfest
And Banjo-Kazooie!
Microsoft isn't showing any signs of slowing down with touch controls on Xbox Game Pass, as another six games have been treated to the feature as of today, including popular racer Wreckfest and even Banjo-Kazooie! Here's the full list of new additions, available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members on Android: Banjo-Kazooie
Tuesday6th Apr 2021
News Xbox Cloud Gaming For iOS Coming Soon, According To Phil Spencer
Good news for Apple users
Although it's had to overcome a series of hurdles to make it happen, Xbox Cloud Gaming is, in fact, on its way to iOS devices. As of last month, it was apparently "not very far away", so what's the latest? Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, last week reassured a fan that Xbox hasn't forgotten about iOS support for xCloud and that...
Wednesday31st Mar 2021
News Xbox Is Bringing Classic Backwards Compatible Games To The Cloud
Starting with an initial 16 titles
You've got to love Microsoft's commitment to backwards compatibility! The Xbox team has announced today that 16 classic original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles are now available via the cloud, with more to come soon. These are available to access for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members on Android devices (via Project...
Friday19th Mar 2021
News Microsoft Is Testing Dual Screen Support For Xbox Cloud Gaming
Perfect for Surface Duo owners
If you're fortunate enough to have picked up a Microsoft Surface Duo recently, you'll be glad to know that the team at Xbox has begun testing dual screen support for using touch controls with select Xbox Cloud Gaming titles. This has been rolled out as part of the latest update to the Xbox Game Pass Beta app, allowing...
Thursday18th Mar 2021
News Xbox Cloud Gaming For iOS Is 'Not Very Far Away', Says Microsoft
It shouldn't be too long now
Microsoft has had some very publicised issues in bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming (also known as Project xCloud) to iOS devices, but according to the team at Xbox, it's "not very far" away at this point. This was stated in a new Cloud Gaming "official walkthrough" video posted to the Xbox YouTube channel earlier today, where...
Sunday28th Feb 2021
Video Here's A Fresh Look At The Upcoming Project xCloud App For PC
Complete with 1080p streaming
Microsoft has plans to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming (Project xCloud) to Windows 10 PCs at some point in 2021, and based on this new footage, it looks like won't have to wait too long until we can get our hands on it. As highlighted by The Verge's Tom Warren, this unreleased app not only allows you to stream games via...
Tuesday16th Feb 2021
News Seven More Games Are Getting Touch Controls For Xbox Cloud Gaming
Coming later this week
Xbox has announced a new batch of games to receive touch controls from February 18th. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to take full advantage of touch controls via Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android devices. The latest Xbox Wire post highlighted which games will be available for players later this week: Bridge...
Monday15th Feb 2021
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Reportedly One Step Closer To Releasing On PC
According to multiple reports
Microsoft has previously announced that Xbox Cloud Gaming would be arriving on iOS and PC sometime in the Spring. It now seems that the PC version is far ahead of the iOS release and is currently going through a very important phase. According to a couple of industry insiders, the development of Xbox Cloud Gaming for...
Tuesday2nd Feb 2021
News Microsoft Adds Touch Controls To 13 More Xbox Game Pass Titles
A huge selection of fantastic games
As February's first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles have been announced, so has a sleuth of titles to now receive touch controls via Microsoft's cloud gaming service. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to take full advantage of the following games on their Android devices, as they've each been reworked to...
