About a couple of weeks ago, Microsoft revealed that Project xCloud will officially start rolling out in September. It confirmed the price and other details but we did not have a concrete date until today. The company has announced today that Project xCloud will simply be called cloud gaming as part of the Xbox Game Pass. It will start rolling out to gamers from 22 countries on 15th September and give them access to over 100 games right off the bat.
Microsoft will offer the cloud gaming service as part of your existing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. There are no overhead costs involved if you want to stream the game from the cloud. A single $15/month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription will provide you access to more than 100 games, cloud gaming, and Xbox Live in a single package.
The 22 countries where you can try out cloud gaming include –
Devices That Support Xbox Cloud Gaming
The company currently makes cloud gaming available only on Android phones and tablets, running Android 6.0 and up. You simply need to download the Xbox Game Streaming app (Free) via the Play Store to start streaming games via cellular data or WiFi easily. The app does require you to sign in with your Microsoft account.
List of Games Available for Xbox Cloud Gaming
What All Controllers Are Supported? Can We Use A PS4 DualShock 4 Controller For Cloud Gaming?
The blog post further adds that Microsoft has partnered with the likes of Razer, Nacon PowerA, and 8BitDo to create accessories made specifically for cloud gaming. You may already be familiar with a couple of these, including the Razer Kishi and MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller.
