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The Verge: First look at Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming service for Windows PCs.
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A first look at Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming service for Windows PCs
An internal-only preview has started at Microsoft
www.theverge.com
They'll be using the "Jump In" tagline for anything Xbox/gaming related, at least I think they'll do it that way.
"Power your dreams" seem to be more of an XSX specific thing.
Stadia am cry. Here comes Microsoft to tear them a new one.
I can't wait to test it on PC. It worked really well on android.
I can't wait to test it on PC. It worked really well on android.
Neat, although I think at the moment xbox 360 and original xbox games are not part of the xCloud test program. Hopefully they add those soon. I'd expect those old exclusive to console titles are what most people will want out of this service on pc.
Also, hopefully any games that have m/k on Xbox One will eventually work with that input through xcloud on pc.
Also, hopefully any games that have m/k on Xbox One will eventually work with that input through xcloud on pc.
Hope this gets stable enough that I can play titles at 1080p next year.
I never cared about MS's output, but if they iron their streaming service and couple it with GamePass, I'm sure soon or later their new studios will put out something I'll be more than willing to try!
I never cared about MS's output, but if they iron their streaming service and couple it with GamePass, I'm sure soon or later their new studios will put out something I'll be more than willing to try!
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We knew that already tho. :)
Xbox Series X proccesor will be used for xCloud and will replace Xbox One S-based xCloud models
Thought this was pretty interesting. As it was though Lockhart might be used. And some good extra details also. The exact same Series X processor is used in the Project Scarlett cloud servers that'll replace the Xbox One S-based xCloud models currenly being used. For this purpose, AMD built...
www.resetera.com
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Its literally says 1080p arround the corner. And 4K isnt really the plan for xCloud.
Did not realize! Thanks.We knew that already tho. :)
Xbox Series X proccesor will be used for xCloud and will replace Xbox One S-based xCloud models
Thought this was pretty interesting. As it was though Lockhart might be used. And some good extra details also. The exact same Series X processor is used in the Project Scarlett cloud servers that'll replace the Xbox One S-based xCloud models currenly being used. For this purpose, AMD built...
Around the corner is unespecífic. When arrives, great ,we will celebrate. No 4k option is a bit disappointing especially if not planned when XSX releases.
So far, still in the same ballpark as psnow and behind stadia resolution wise. Yet not available commercially.
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MS going really fast with xCloud. So when it says its arround the corner it will. Also again 4K isnt the target. As MS has said many times a home console or PC is a better option for that.
The bolded is probably one of the reasons for not yet being available commercially.
Sure. I wish it was already available to test it even at 720p despite not being awesome, it's serviceable. But they seem to be taking their time, which is good, but at the same time from their PR it seems that they are already there, but they're not.
The service runs on Xbox One S , so most games are under 1080p anyway
Yeah why exactly is it that low?
Geforce Now is doing 1080p 60fps with 13ms latency perfectly fine at my place, Stadia can even do higher than that, both services have very little streaming issues. MS needs to step up their game here.
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It's right there in the OP.
"This internal preview is running at 720p resolution with 1080p just around the corner," reveals an internal Microsoft support note."
1. The article (and snippet in the OP) clearly says 1080p is coming soon.
2. Bit weird to demand they step up their game when the program won't be launching for many months, and the beta period is completely free.
Me too. I'm currently using both Shadow and Geforce Now and I'm really liking the performance.
I expect that xCloud will be quite nifty, too.
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Why would The Verge about infrastructure talk in this article. They are just giving a early look at xClould for PC.
They did so talking aboutf the amount of instances the server can hold. they opened the door and they are tech oriented last time I checked.
More meat would be nice.
UI details were nice but the rest a little paltry.
I am ready for xCloud. Hoping it'll work in chromium browsers, however. That would be the best thing for me personally.
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They are smart and still using the beta tag that Stadia should have done from the onset.
Love all of the services, my biggest gripe for xCloud is technically phone only (I did install on a Mibox) which this article addresses and you have the inherit issues of a console : lower frame rates and longer loading speeds.
Stadia is by far the most technically functional and the load times are insane.
GFN is very versatile but it's stability is subpar on any device for me outside of my PC
I don't get that tweet. "You can bet it'll be available to Xbox testers soon."? Xbox testers have had it for over a year.
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Thats seems abit unfair tho. As it implies that xCloud is using the beta name to get away with some missing features and is fully launched.. Its fully in beta and its free also for people who can use it.
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