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.
Samsung Rolling Out Cloud Gaming Apps for Select 2021 Smart TVs
Last month, we talked about how many cloud gaming services were coming to 2021 Samsung TVs. Just yesterday, Utomik announced that their app, started rolling out. After this initial announcement, Samsung has published its own statement regarding the matter. Starting today, more standalone apps for cloud gaming are making its way to select 2021 Smarts […]
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December Games Announced for Game Pass Members
Merry Christmas, Cloud gamers! December’s Game Pass titles for this month have just been announced and there are plenty to choose from. Available Today Eastward (Cloud, Console, and PC) Welcome to the charming world of Eastward – population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse, discovering delightful towns, strange creatures, and even […]
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Will Lose 11 More Games This December
Xbox has announced the 11 games that will be leaving Game Pass Ultimate (and therefore the Xbox Cloud Gaming service) this month of December. Microsoft has announced that it is working towards enabling purchased games to stream via the cloud. Hopefully, that comes in the near future to rectify this issue. Leaving Game Pass by […]
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Battlefield 2042 Now Playable on Xbox Cloud Gaming
Big news! We weren’t sure if this was going to happen when the game didn’t immediately show up under cloud gaming, but sure enough, if you go over to xbox.com/play, you can now play Battlefield 2042 in the cloud! That’s cause to celebrate. There appear to be two versions of the game you can choose […]
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Game Pass Ultimate scores with Soccer Story and Insurgency: Sandstorm
Two new titles have joined Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, become playable via Xbox Cloud in the process. Have fun with Soccer Story or engage in action-packed combats in Insurgency: Sandstorm. Soccer Story joins Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Cloud The World Cup is in full swing in Qatar. But what would happen if something happened […]
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The Virtuous Cycle of the Xbox Ecosystem
Editorial I believe Microsoft’s strategy for the future is the right one. In his recent Wall Street Journal interview, Phil Spencer talked about “meeting customers where they are” in their approach on gaming. This is an attitude that lines up with the ubiquity of their other products like Office, LinkedIn, and Surface. In the gaming […]
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Samsung Offering 3 Months of Game Pass Ultimate and a Free Xbox Controller With TV Purchase
You heard that right! Samsung keeps pushing hard with cloud gaming via their Gaming Hub. Today, Samsung has announced a partnership with Xbox in order to offer 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a free Xbox controller. This way, those who purchase an eligible Samsung TV will also get a quick-start into the […]
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Gungrave Blasts Onto Game Pass Ultimate Today!
Gungrave G.O.R.E has released on Game Pass Ultimate today – 22nd November. Gungrave G.O.R.E. marks the return of the Gunslinger of Resurrection. Play as Grave, the gun-wielding badass anti-hero, and you mow down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets through a story of vengeance, love and loyalty, all in third-person hack-and-slash/shooter combat. […]
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Norco Arrives on Game Pass Ultimate
The town of Norco. Your brother Blake has gone missing in the aftermath of your mother’s death. In the hopes of finding him, you must follow a fugitive security android through the refineries, strip malls, and drainage ditches of suburban New Orleans. Norco is a text-based point & click adventure that immerses the player in […]
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Will Lose 8 More Games This November
Xbox has announced the 8 games that will be leaving Game Pass Ultimate (and therefore the Xbox Cloud Gaming service) this month. Microsoft has announced that it is working towards enabling purchased games to stream via the cloud. Hopefully that comes in the near future to rectify this issue. Leaving November 30th This is your […]
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