Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Planning For Direct-To-Cloud Controllers And Higher-Quality Streams - Report

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I’ve seen the evolution of the industry from humble beginnings to the tech-driven titan it is today. Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming has always intrigued me, offering the promise of limitless gaming on any device. The latest developments in this area have me genuinely excited!


In 2020, Microsoft unveiled Xbox Cloud Gaming with much excitement, aiming to advance cloud gaming even more. However, Microsoft’s ambitions have faced some technical hurdles and ongoing disputes with Google and Apple over assorted matters. Now, a fresh report suggests that Microsoft is making a concerted push to expand the influence of Xbox Cloud Gaming once again.

A report published this month indicates that Microsoft intends to trial a service allowing Xbox users to stream any game from their collection, regardless of whether it’s part of Game Pass or not. As per The Verge, these plans are merely the start for Microsoft, who is said to be exploring further cloud-gaming functionalities and the introduction of cloud-based controllers directly.

As a passionate fan, I’m thrilled to share that the creator of the Better xCloud app is being recognized for uncovering Xbox’s upcoming direct-to-cloud controller support. Unfortunately, it seems this feature isn’t quite ready for release just yet. For now, Microsoft appears to be pouring its efforts into enhancing the visual quality of their game streams, aiming to make playing Xbox games without a console equivalent to the Xbox Series X|S possible. They’ve hinted at progress in allowing higher bitrates on Xbox Cloud Gaming “soon.” However, resolving and upgrading the latency issues in Xbox Cloud Gaming is expected to take more time and will likely necessitate more powerful hardware.

If Microsoft successfully implements all those changes to provide a console-less gaming experience equal or superior to an Xbox Series X|S, it seems plausible that such a move could lead to a significant decline in physical console sales. Both Microsoft and Sony have launched digital-only consoles this generation, but if Microsoft can truly eliminate the need for a physical console, it may cause even greater disruption within the gaming industry–although Google’s Stadia didn’t quite work out as planned.

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2024-10-18 16:38