Examining the state of Microsoft's big bet for the future: Xbox Game Pass Cloud Gaming (otherwise known as xCloud). Here are our thoughts on the current iteration of the service, and where it could go in the future.
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One of Microsoft s biggest bets for the future of Xbox is Xbox Game Pass. The service provides all-you-can-eat access to a variety of games for a relatively low monthly fee. One big component of Xbox Game Pass is its cloud streaming platform, generally known by its codename Project xCloud. The full list of cloud streaming Xbox Game Pass titles grows every month, with many games coming with bespoke touch controls.
Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming is still technically in beta, and hasn t yet fully rolled out to all the major markets Xbox is involved in. As such, we ll continually update this review in the months and years ahead to reflect changes and improvements coming to the platform. Regardless, we thought we d showcase the best of what Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming is today, and give a final verdict on how it stacks up to the competition, and its overall value.
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