Project xCloud: This is Microsoft's gaming cloud

Cloud gaming has been around for many years, but the big names are now picking up steam. In October 2018, Microsoft unveiled its plans with Project xCloud. In this article, we summarize what you need to know about using xCloud.

Triple-A games from the cloud: that's what Microsoft wants to achieve with Project xCloud.

Compared to the introduction of Google Stadia a short time ago, Microsoft's xCloud didn't get quite as much attention. This could now change, because the entire cloud gaming is suddenly the focus.

Project xCloud: This is what Microsoft's cloud gaming looks like

If you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you could already test the xCloud in the beta phase. Since September 15, 2020, the xCloud is usable in the normal version.

• In order for the xCloud to work for you, you need, in addition to the above-mentioned subscription, the Xbox Game Pass app.
• In addition, your Internet should have at least 5Mbps and the use of the 5 GHz WLAN network is recommended.
• Also make sure that you use at least Android 6.0 on your mobile device, as well as Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. For your Xbox controller, you also need the latest software version.
• Project xCloud should logically be compatible with Xbox games. Bisher ist dies für insgesamt 39 Spiele der Fall.

Project: So nutzen Sie die xCloud

Um über die xCloud zu spielen, starten Sie die zuvor installierte Xbox Game App bitte und melden Sie sich in Ihrem Xbox-Konto an. Sobald Sie Ihren Controller via Bluetooth mit dem Mobilgerät verbunden haben, können Sie direkt mit dem Spielen loslegen.