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Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming service is available today in 22 countries around the world. To mark the occasion, Microsoft’s Kareem Choudhry, Cloud Gaming’s CVP, shared a list of more than 150 games that will be available, most from day one. This selected selection will be available to players through the Xbox Game Pass library. Many AAA titles are included, including an Xbox Game Studios bundle. Also, just like with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, you can expect the list of titles to grow with new titles added all the time.
Choudhry reaffirmed the potential benefits of xCloud, which in short are: the wide range of gaming platform options it opens up, even for those who don’t have a gaming console or PC; cloud syncing of game progress so you can play and continue on multiple platforms; the integration of social elements such as multiplayer, friends, achievements, parties and voice chat; the common library you share opening up even more multiplayer fun; and finally the instant playback of games that would take a long time to download and install through traditional means.
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If you’re interested in xCloud, Microsoft encourages you to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (UK link) which is available as a $ 1 / £ 1 trial, but will continue after that initial month for $ 14.99 / £ 10.99pcm.
To start streaming on an Android mobile / tablet or other device, you need to get the app. There is also a specific app for Samsung Galaxy users that includes a full store front with in-app purchases. According to the introduction, xCloud is available in 22 countries today, but it will spread even more as Microsoft ensures the stability and scalability of the service in early markets.
At launch, xCloud is not available to Apple iOS users. Apple and Microsoft are still negotiating how the service can be made available to iDevice users. Last week, Apple reviewed store guidelines that could pave the way for xCloud (and Google Stadia, Nvidia GeForce Now) to become viable on iOS, but it sounds quite complicated for the players / businesses involved, unlike the way in which it gives the green light to the transmission of content of the likes. from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Now TV, etc.
