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Phil Spencer: xCloud team is working on PC/console streaming
- Thread starter ManaByte
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MrFunSocks
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I have no doubt that streaming from the cloud to your console has been on the to do list from day -1. It fits perfectly with game pass and having an "instant library".
Mister Wolf
Member
That would open access to me playing those console gamepass games.
lastmessiah
Member
Well, yeah. That's what xCloud is.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
I don't get it. Isn't this what Xcloud is?
JLB
Banned
xcloud is for android for now -and eventually iOS-. What P. Spencer is referring to here is the ability to select a game in the store/gamepass and play it right away without having to wait for installation.
Mister Wolf
Member
I wonder how much better the latency for Gamepass will be with a wired connection vs Wifi and cellphone internet.
Balducci30
Member
Wait what is xcloud then? Is it only for mobile games? I thought it was like a stadia type thing
Does switch have a browser?
You cant stream games to ur xbox or pc yet. You download them and they are different playlists for gamepass on pc and xbox although theres plenty of overlap.
FeldMonster
Member
It is a bit disappointing how long it is taking to finish the Windows and Xbox version of Xcloud.
Furthermore, they already have an Android app, they need to expedite its release on Android TV. It already works sideloaded on at least some devices.
In addition, I also think that they should make an Xbox 360 version. There are plenty of those still around, they still work wonderfully on Xbox Live, they are plenty powerful enough for streaming, and many are owned by gamers who might have skipped the Xbox One generation.
In all of these cases, sooner is better. They really should have had them ready to go, including the Xbox Series X based servers by launch.
Furthermore, they already have an Android app, they need to expedite its release on Android TV. It already works sideloaded on at least some devices.
In addition, I also think that they should make an Xbox 360 version. There are plenty of those still around, they still work wonderfully on Xbox Live, they are plenty powerful enough for streaming, and many are owned by gamers who might have skipped the Xbox One generation.
In all of these cases, sooner is better. They really should have had them ready to go, including the Xbox Series X based servers by launch.
The Shepard
Member
No it does not. Not used the ps4 one in so long I forgot it had one.
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To be fair, the one reason I had for the ps3 browser was for dodgy football streams and during the ps4 gen, I had a htpc.
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Deleted member 775630
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Would be amazing to start playing a game, if you like it install it, but keep streaming until it's installed. Save, and open on your console. You never have to wait to start gaming something new
Slings and Arrows
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Called it
DavidGzz
Member
I have no discernible lag on GE Force Now on a wired connection so probably better than it is now because on Android I can def feel a little lag on Xcloud.
xCloud basically has Xbox One (S) Hardware behind. They already announced Xbox Series X Hardware for xCloud 2021. Makes sense to wait with announcement of PC and Console streaming until they have the infrastructure to claim bold 4k/60fps streaming. There is no point to announce a service inferior to Amazon and Google ones.
I am sure this would be for Gamepass games only but imagine a world where you can stream the new Horizon game from PC to your Xbox console.
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JLB
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I dont think it worth the effort to make it work on browser.
MS could just create clients for Windows, Mac and even Linux.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
It's odd to me that xCloud has gotten the praise that it has if it can't be used directly on the XSX or XSS.
Lone Wolf
Member
What's the point when you can just download and play the game locally?
Immediacy. No downloading.
But yes that's why they started with mobile, mobile has the biggest benefit and you can start small. And why I don't understand this thread, or the people saying 'I knew they'd do this'. This is exactly what xCloud is, I don't know what those people thought it is if they didn't think this would be part of it...
Lone Wolf
Member
Yes I understand that. I figure it's why they went with mobile first. It expands the customer base. With that launched, they will continually expand to as many platforms as possible. Good strategy.
MiguelItUp
Member
I played MCC:Halo 3 multiplayer in my bed on my phone a few nights ago. It played incredibly well and was pretty wild TBH, haha.
JLB
Banned
IMO PWAs are still a bit unpolished. I'd go for some native apps.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
The same reason Google Stadia was created. To play the game immediately. Some people would like to test a game first, before buying.
l2ounD
Member
xcloud was limited to 720p I'd guess with pc/console streaming they would have to up the resolution to at least 1080 if they have good compression
Dolomite
Member
Pretty sure that's the long game plan for the S.
OT: so games like MFS, Gears tactics and AOE3 would be accession xbox via xcloud before thier release?
sainraja
Member
Why haven't they branded their streaming service or is it really going to be called xCloud? They should have started with a native client for both Xbox/PC. I mean, Sony has one with the PlayStation Now (Sony should try to be present in the mobile space I guess.) Anyhow, I am surprised they haven't named it yet or maybe they will just roll it under Xbox Game Pass.
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They aren't going to brand it except for 'cloud gaming for xbox game pass' but yeah, they need to get the browser based app out soon for pc, i think the pc native 'app' will just be bundle into the xbox app..