In 2020, Microsoft introduced Xbox Cloud Gaming with high hopes, yet faced hiccups due to tech challenges and disputes with Google and Apple.
Recent whispers suggest Microsoft is gearing up for a fresh push to expand Xbox Cloud Gaming’s horizons. The buzz is that soon, Xbox users might stream any game they own, even if it isn’t part of Game Pass. According to The Verge, this is only the tip of the iceberg. There are plans for more cloud features and direct-to-cloud controllers in the pipeline.
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Kudos to the Better xCloud app developer for spotting the Xbox’s direct-to-cloud controller feature, though it’s not ready for the spotlight just yet. Presently, Microsoft is zeroing in on enhancing the graphics quality of its streams, aiming to rival the Xbox Series X|S without needing the actual console. Word is, higher bitrates for Xbox Cloud Gaming are “soon” on the horizon. But, addressing the latency issues will take a tad longer, demanding beefier hardware.
Fans sometimes wonder if these tech leaps will make owning a console a thing of the past.
If Microsoft pulls off these upgrades, gamers might not miss their consoles, which could dent console sales. While both Microsoft and Sony have tried digital-only consoles, removing the need for any physical box could shake things up—just remember how things went with Stadia!
