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Microsoft has launched an xCloud game streaming beta. All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers able to access the beta on Android
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Using s10e and TalkTalk Faster Fibre (40down, 15up) with Huawei hg633 router.
Default config did NOT work well, so I updated the router to Enable Band steering. This push my s10e onto the 5GHz band (I had no idea my router had 5GHz banding due to this being disabled by default). And now it works phenomenally. Absolutely love it.
I've been using PSNow cabled to my router and it's the same experience really. As an extension of my hobby, I love streaming. Especially considering I no longer own Xbox hardware!!
Default config did NOT work well, so I updated the router to Enable Band steering. This push my s10e onto the 5GHz band (I had no idea my router had 5GHz banding due to this being disabled by default). And now it works phenomenally. Absolutely love it.
I've been using PSNow cabled to my router and it's the same experience really. As an extension of my hobby, I love streaming. Especially considering I no longer own Xbox hardware!!
Well, I still suspect it to be a subset of the entire Ecosystem. These games probably all have to be licensed for streaming. Hopefully Microsoft has been doing those kind of deals for a long time in preparation of this stuff.
Honestly it feels like a great reason to go all-digital from here on out. I'm still buying a mix of disc and digital games but if/when my entire digital library suddenly is accessible through cloud... game over for physical.
I have a s10e and it works really well. Using 5GHz at home it's almost flawless. Using subway wi-fi it's not bad, but I wouldn't be able to play a twitch based shooter with it.
The PowerA clip I bought came in earlier this week, and it also works great with the Xbox controller/my phone.
I'm really pleased with this so far.
The PowerA clip I bought came in earlier this week, and it also works great with the Xbox controller/my phone.
I'm really pleased with this so far.
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Any link you could share to guide me in it? 😁
I have play store already. But GO doesn't come up in search.
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Feel like an idiot for asking this, but I've tried to resolve myself for about an hour, and have exhausted both the internet, my console settings, and the Beta App.
At this point I'll take the humiliation for what I'm sure is an easy answer, in exchange for a resolution!
Sorry for turning this into an IT helpdesk thread; like I said, throw as much humiliation my way by return if that helps compensate!
At this point I'll take the humiliation for what I'm sure is an easy answer, in exchange for a resolution!
My situation
I have owned at this point at least three Xbox Ones.
One was given to my family when I moved abroad. I bought one on arrival as a replacement; this one was given to a friend when I bought my One X. And since then, the One X is my current home console.
My problem
On the app, I can see two of these - my current One X console, plus one of the Ones I gave away (not sure which).
Games I know to be downloaded on my active One X, I can't seem to stream. It asks me to download them.
When I go to download, it tries to do so to one of the regular Xbox Ones I gave away.
I can't seem to find any way to:
- Remove the old Xbox One from my subscription
- Confirm the One X is the active console
- Stream accordingly.
Can anyone help?
Sorry for turning this into an IT helpdesk thread; like I said, throw as much humiliation my way by return if that helps compensate!
You can manage your devices here (account.microsoft.com/devices) and remove which ones you no longer use. I would also log in to your XBX and make sure it's labeled as your primary console. Edit: Home console
Just to note on this bit, this isn't so you can stream games you have installed on your console, it's so you can stream games that are in the cloud on their server blades. You need Gamepass Ultimate to do it.
Yes in general - if you own DLC for any game supported in xCloud / Game Pass cloud gaming - you will be able to play that DLC while streaming 😊
Here is the support documentation published for the Game Streaming Public Preview, which is somewhat still applicable here:
Reddit - Dive into anything
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Does anyone now if console streaming will still exist? Was that limited to the preview app or will it be in the XGP App too?
Keep in mind this is for cloud streaming, not console streaming.
They mentioned a while back that they're looking to revamp the current Xbox app. I'm assuming they'll have 2 apps going forward, Game Pass and Xbox, with console streaming and eventually xCloud streaming of non-Game Pass games happening in the Xbox app.
Thank you all.
You know what, I think this might be a regional issue. I was able to download the preview app and it said 'not available in your region'.
I was also able to download the new Gamepass Beta app, and I simply don't have the 'Play' option anywhere.
So I think this might be due to where I live more than anything else.
Thank you all for trying though; it looks awesome and I really hope it comes live here in the not too distant future!
Probably just remove the old ones from the account
account.microsoft.com/devices
also
Go to settings.
Select console system and updates.
Highlight the "Name"
In the menu press LB - RB - LT - RT
Go to Reset Home Console
How do you actually use the touch controls in Hellblade? It only seemed to be seeking a controller.
I was impressed that it was slightly better than Stadia, which has been top-tier in latency. I think the 720p helps a lot, but they did a great job.
Thank you! I will try it out tonight! :)
Did the GP app then show up in your googleplay search once you did that?
I dug out my old Nexus 7 (2013) due to being all in on the Apple ecosystem.
Once you actually get in game, the beta runs surprisingly well even on that ancient hardware.
I look forward to trying this out on something decent and hope that the Apple pressure continues...
Once you actually get in game, the beta runs surprisingly well even on that ancient hardware.
I look forward to trying this out on something decent and hope that the Apple pressure continues...
Yep! Searches Game Pass and was able to download the beta app and login with no issues
Did the ori final boss with wireless Xbox, and I didn't even notice when I got into it. Excited to try it out once I get my kishi in a few days.
Thanks for sharing. I've been a believer in game streaming for many years now. It feels so good to see it out in the wild, with positive reception. There were so many gaming enthusiasts who just thought this level of quality would be impossible for a decade.
The great thing is, it'll get better when they move to XSX SoCs. The new hardware has a new hardware stack that focuses on making latency as minimal as possible and polls the controllers constantly vs at intervals and that'll extend to xCloud.
This is reassuring. I'll dig around, see if I have my son's old moto g. Whats the minimum android version needed ?
Has there been any word on when that's happening beyond "2021"? The service is stunning but blowing the 720p image up on a TV reveals a lot of its visual shortcomings (though of course it's not currently designed with that in mind)
Yes, it does work on my samsung plus chromebook. this is pretty cool.
They are testing a PC app that streams at 1080p/60 right now so there's that at the very least.
Nothing but speculation and rumors at this point at when they're going to actually make the updates to the data centers. It would be nice if they would detail what that roll out is tentatively going to look like.
Any tips to boost performance/reduce input lag? Like ports to open etc? I mean I can play Stadia perfectly on my wifi (5ghz) and over 4G with a Samsung A51. Or is this just so far behind the near local-like performance of Stadia?
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Ori has good latency default and 60fps. Wich helps alot. And that's explains why ms is so focused on 60fps and low latency for their games.
The Game Pass app isn't available to download in my country. Any possible workaround? I tried a vpn app and changed my location to US and still wasn't able to download.
You could sideload the APK for the Game Pass Beta app. I'm not quite sure how well VPNing into the servers is going to work though.
Anyone know how to change the key mapping on a dual shock 4? Halo 5 is running remarkably well on my tablet but I can't shoot anything :(. The mapping is fine on my phone but the stream runs like garbage. I just need to steal the mapping my phone gets somehow.
ahh I think why this isn't working for me is because I have a Fire HD 10 2017 version. Is yours the 2019 one with Android 7? Mine's Android 5.
I'm laying in bed playing halo 5 campaign on my phone. Xcloud might be become my new favorite handheld.
The latency is surprisingly poor for me compared to Stadia. Got one "bar" (i.e., just the central "tower" in the icon) most of the time, whereas Stadia has very few connection hiccups for me.
Then again, Xcloud is still in beta, and it is nevertheless cool being able to resume playing where you left off on Xbox/PC. It's nice being able to jump into stuff like Halo or Gears 5 instantly. Looking forward to seeing this improve as we move towards the launch next month.
EDIT: Tried it again tonight, latency was much better. Hopefully the first day was just a fluke.
Then again, Xcloud is still in beta, and it is nevertheless cool being able to resume playing where you left off on Xbox/PC. It's nice being able to jump into stuff like Halo or Gears 5 instantly. Looking forward to seeing this improve as we move towards the launch next month.
EDIT: Tried it again tonight, latency was much better. Hopefully the first day was just a fluke.
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Heads up for people playing with bluetooth controllers, theres tablets that when having the bluetooth and wifi connected at the same time, the Wifi speed drops to like 5mb. It happens for example with the Huawei Mediapad T5. Maybe that's one of the reasosn why people here is having a rought time with xCloud.
Or if you own them you just stream them from your console instead of from xCloud.
I'm going to need a smart TV xCloud app at some point soon...
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