xCloud: First look at the browser version of the streaming service

xCloud

According to current information, Microsoft has started internal tests of the browser version of xCloud. Accordingly, employees of the company are currently scrutinizing the streaming platform for games. If the test is successful, a public beta should be launched soon. With the browser version of xCloud, subscribers of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can also access the xCloud library via iOS.

So far, only owners of a tablet or smartphone with Android system software could use the service. The background to this is Apple's strict guidelines in the App Store, which make it difficult to publish xCloud. With the offer via the browser, Microsoft is now circumventing the specifications of the iPhone manufacturer. The Verge report already has the first screenshots from xCloud in the browser.

Recommended editorial content Here you will find external content from [PLATFORM]. To protect your personal data, external integrations are only displayed if you confirm this by clicking on "Load all external content": Load all external content I consent to external content being displayed to me. This means that personal data is transmitted to third-party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy . External content More on this in our data protection declaration. It is still unclear which resolution will be used in the new variant of xCloud. Microsoft is still relying on the performance of the Xbox One S - streaming in 4K will not be available for the time being. Before the end of this year, the company would like to switch to the components of the Xbox Series X (buy now) for the xCloud infrastructure.

Recommended editorial content Here you will find external content from [PLATTFORM]. To protect your personal data, external integrations are only displayed if you confirm this by clicking on "Load all external content": Load all external content I consent to external content being displayed to me. This means that personal data is transmitted to third-party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy . External content More on this in our data protection declaration. The browser version should also be accommodated in the Xbox app for Windows 10. If you want to use the offer on the PC, you currently have to use Chromium browsers such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. An Xbox controller is also required to control the games.

Source: The Verge