Xbox Cloud Gaming: All info on the new cloud service for Xbox

Shortly before the release of the new generation of consoles, Microsoft is also making a big release in terms of cloud gaming. We present Xbox Cloud Gaming and summarize the most important information.

For the time being, only for mobile devices: Xbox Cloud Gaming starts with a clear focus.

Under the name Project xCloud, it was already known for some time that Microsoft is working on a gaming cloud. However, the project name is now a thing of the past, as the service is officially live.

Content, devices, price: this is Xbox Cloud Gaming

Nevertheless, it is initially a beta. This means that Microsoft can't yet guarantee that all features and server capacities will match the final ideas. Nevertheless, the service seems on the whole stable, final and comprehensive.

• The official release was on September 15, 2020.
• The focus of the cloud project is initially on mobile gaming: Together with suitable input devices, the smartphone is to become a full-fledged gaming platform.
• This also means that you can use the cloud service neither on the Xbox nor on the PC - however, this is planned fixed. Until then, crossplay with players on the other platforms is possible.
• In addition, you can not book Xbox Cloud Gaming separately, as it is automatically part of the Game Pass Ultimate for 12.99 euros monthly.
• In return, you have access to over 170 games from the Game Pass to play them on the move in the cloud.

Be aware that currently only Android mobile devices are supported. According to Microsoft, this will remain the case for the foreseeable future, as this is up to Apple itself. For a listing of all games and more info, check out this Xbox page.