Xbox Cloud Gaming News
Xbox Cloud Gaming (sometimes termed Xcloud) is a cloud gaming service offered by Microsoft to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Xbox Cloud Gaming currently has over 400 games to play, all of which are currently available at no extra cost as part of the subscription.
Xbox Cloud Gaming also gives subscribers access to the full suite of Xbox platform features – for example Xbox achievements, friends lists, parties and chats. No console required.
Details on Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Price: Included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($19.99 a month)
- Device Availability: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Android, iOS, Web Browser, SmartTV (Samsung Tizen, Amazon Fire TV)
- Supported Regions: US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
- Max Fidelity: 1080p x 60 FPS
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Xbox Cloud Gaming News
Below you can find all the latest news stories and articles related to Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Gamescom 2023: Age of Empires IV and Humankind shadow drop onto Game Pass Ultimate
During the opening night of Gamescom 2023, hosted by none other than Geoff Keighley, Game Pass Ultimate received two new titles with no prior warning; Age of Empires IV and Humankind. Two fantastic strategy games are now playable in the cloud via Game Pass. Age of Empires IV The award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues […]
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Microsoft is to Sell the Cloud Streaming Rights of Activision-Blizzard Titles to Ubisoft
It really feels like Microsofts proposed acquisition of Activision-Blizzard is being played out as part of a soap opera. In a quick summary: Microsoft is trying very hard in order to close its $68.7 Billion deal to bring ABK titles into the Xbox family. However, they have been met with several hurdles along the way. […]
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6 More Games are Leaving Xbox Cloud Gaming this August
As the second half of August rears its head, Microsoft have announced 6 more games leaving Game Pass Ultimate, and all 6 are currently playable in the cloud. Overall it isn’t too bad. The games listed as Coming Soon is looking stacked, and the games recently added such as Quake 2 Remaster should keep us […]
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New Game Pass Titles Coming Soon, Everspace 2 Now Live
Just as the calendar reaches its half-way mark, Xbox has announced the second wave of Game Pass titles. Exactly as earlier this month, all games have been confirmed to be available via Xbox Cloud Gaming upon their release. Everspace 2 – Now available Available immediately is Everspace 2, a single-player space shooter that combines fast-paced […]
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Quake II Joins Game Pass and Xbox Cloud
Easily my favorite part of cloud gaming, regardless of platform or service, are shadow drops. Something that isn’t quite possible with conventional, local, gameplay. There is something magical about being able to play a game within seconds of its announcement. No downloading or waiting. Just magical tap-and-play gaming. Quake II Remastered As was rumored earlier […]
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A Short Hike Arrives on Xcloud – 4 More Titles on the Way
The early August Xbox Game Pass titles have been announced. And, all of them have been marked as coming to Xcloud. This is an improvement from past months where only a fraction of the games have been marked in the Game Pass graphic as coming to the cloud – even though nearly all games ended […]
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The Humble Choice Games For August 2023 Are Live, Which Ones Can You Play In The Cloud
It is safe to say that the Humble Choice bundle that is available each month is one of the best deals in gaming. For £9.99 per month, you can claim and own a selection of PC titles that change from month to month. For cloud gamers, it can be an even better deal as it […]
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2 Popular Games Leaving Xbox Cloud Gaming this August
Microsoft has revealed the list of games that will be leaving Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming on the 15th of August. So far this month, it’s very light on the cloud games. While the addition of new games to the service is always exciting, it’s important to note that some titles will also […]
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FIFA 23 Is Now Available To Play Via Xbox Cloud Gaming
FIFA 23 is now available to play via Xbox Cloud Gaming – both the Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X versions are available. This makes it the first time the franchise has been available to play on Xbox’s cloud gaming service. You can of course play it on Shadow PC or via Boosteroids download and […]
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Microsoft and Activision Agree To Extend Merger Deadline
Microsoft and Activision have announced that they have agreed to extend their merger deadline until October 18th 2023. The original deadline expired on July 18th 2023. It seems there are a few stipulations for the extension, with Microsoft having to pay a higher breakup fee should the deal not go close. They will pay $3.5 […]
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