Play and stream your favorite games
The Xbox Cloud Gaming app is a revolutionary platform that allows players to stream their favorite games directly on their console. This groundbreaking technology has opened up a whole new world of gaming possibilities, giving you full access to your Xbox game library without exhausting your internal storage device.
As a gaming platform entirely hosted on the cloud, the Xbox Cloud Gaming app requires a stable internet connection for the best experience. It connects with the Xbox Game Pass and requires a subscription to access most titles, aside from its minor gameplay restrictions.
The next generation of gaming
The premise of Xbox Cloud Gaming is simple – it allows players to access a vast library of Xbox-hosted games from the cloud to their setup. The app offers a user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate through the different games available. Players can easily search for their favorite titles, browse through different categories, and even create a list of their most played games for quick access.
It’s worth noting that the app does not download the game onto your device. You essentially stream the game from a cloud server, with full support for mouse and keyboard setups or the use of external gamepads. Unlike Game Pass gaming, however, streamed titles are limited to one player and have no support for local multiplayer. Also, note that being inactive for some time will disconnect your session and lose any progress not stored in-game.
Lastly, as mentioned, the main challenge in the game is its need for a strong internet connection. Imagine the load of streaming high-resolution YouTube videos, plus the need to transmit and receive controller commands. Even the slightest data hiccup will be felt. Also, this exclusive service is mostly available with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. There are very few free-to-play titles.
A lighter Game Pass alternative
Provided you meet the requirements, Xbox Cloud Gaming is the most flexible gaming platform there is. It’s just like the Game Pass, with its only advantage being the potential storage savings. It is more dependent on the internet connection and lacks local multiplayer support for most titles, issues you wouldn’t find by just downloading games onto the console. It all boils down to your priority: storage or game performance.
