Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming (sometimes termed Xcloud) is a cloud gaming service offered by Microsoft to Xbox Game Pass subscribers (at all tier levels). Xbox Cloud Gaming currently has over 1,700 games to play, some of which are currently available at no extra cost as part of different Game Pass subscription tiers.
While the different tiers of Xbox Game Pass each enable Xbox Cloud Gaming, the highest fidelity level (1440p) is reserved for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
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 ($29.99 a month for Ultimate, $14.99 for Premium and $9.99 for Essential).
- Device Availability: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Android, iOS, Web Browser, SmartTV (Samsung Tizen, LG WebOS, Amazon Fire TV, V HomeOS), Meta Quest VR Headsets
- Supported Regions: US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
- Server Locations: See Map of Xbox Cloud Gaming Datacenters
- Max Fidelity: 1440p x 60 FPS
Xbox Cloud Gaming Games
- Complete List of games available on Xbox Cloud Gaming
- List of upcoming games for Xbox Cloud Gaming
- List of “stream your own” games for Xbox Cloud Gaming
- List games for Xbox Cloud Gaming with Mouse & Keyboard support
- List games for Xbox Cloud Gaming with Custom Touch Controls
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Xbox Cloud Gaming News
Below you can find all the latest news stories and articles related to Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Summer Game Fest Cloud Gaming News (Continuously Updated)
The Summer Game Fest is a multi-day celebration of games kicked off by a main event on Thursday June 8 at Noon Pacific time. Here is a full list of the different game showcases: In the sections below, we will update you with any cloud gaming related news from each event as they happen. So, […]
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First Wave of Game Pass Titles of June 2023
Xbox has announced the upcoming addition of several games to Game Pass. Among the titles available today are Chicory: A Colorful Tale, an adventure game set in a coloring-book world. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 and Slayers X will be available on June 1 Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 offers a realistic garage environment where players can […]
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Xbox Announces Games Leaving Game Pass Ultimate on June 15th
June 3rd Update: The “Leaving soon” section has been updated once again, and now it only displays the original 5 titles. Some suggest that the games added on June 2nd, that were removed, will probably leave the service later this month. June 2nd Update: Oof! It seems that even more games are scheduled to leave […]
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Planet of Lana Now Available on Xbox Cloud and GeForce Now
Today, Planet of Lana, a cinematic puzzle adventure developed by Wishfully Studios and published by Thunderful, has officially launched on various platforms, including the cloud with Xbox Game Pass and GeForce NOW via Steam. A newly released trailer showcases the game’s art style, accompanied by a soundtrack composed by D.I.C.E. and BAFTA-nominated composer Takeshi Furukawa. […]
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8 Games Scheduled for Game Pass in May. Only 2 List Cloud
Update May 18 As we suspected some of the games not listed as coming to the cloud are still coming to the cloud. This has started with Eastern Exorcist which entered Xbox Cloud gaming on May 18 alongside consoles. And, Supraland Six Inches Under stealth dropped unto Xbox Game Pass Ultimate along with Xbox Cloud […]
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Xbox Announces 5 Games Leaving at the End of May, 3 Are Cloud Enabled
The 3rd round of games leaving Game Pass in May has been revealed in a recent blog post from Xbox Wire. Game Pass will lose the following games on May 31st after losing these on May 15th. This brings the total cloud games lost in May to 11. Evil Genius 2: World Domination A satirical […]
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New Hope For Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition
Last Month, we reported on the news that the CMA had blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. It was a concern for many, myself included, that other authorities and regulators around the world would follow the somewhat misguided views of the UK’s CMA. Thankfully, if today’s news is anything to go by, this doesn’t seem […]
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Xbox Confirms 4 Games Leaving the Cloud Soon
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate recently lost these games at the beginning of the month, and we are now set to lose another 4 on the 15th of May. Xbox typically adds games to Game Pass throughout the month, but games leave on the 1st and 15th. Here are the games scheduled to leave mid-month: My […]
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Xbox Announces Game Pass Titles for May 2023
Following the release of Redfall on Game Pass today, including Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox has announced the new games that will be added to the service this month. Even thought the start of May starts with a first-party title like Redfall, the other offerings fall short, as the subscription-based service plans to add only 4 […]
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CMA Says No to Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition Because of Cloud Gaming Concerns
Unless you have been living entirely off the grid, you will be well aware of Microsoft’s $69 billion bid to acquire Activision Blizzard. The latest in the ongoing saga comes as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked the acquisition. The CMA today officially blocked the deal – believing it to harm the growing […]
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