Microsoft has completed the transition of Xbox Cloud Gaming servers to Xbox Series X hardware. Furthermore, they are already working on a smart TV app.

Since September 15, 2020, Xbox Game Streaming, often known as Xbox Cloud Gaming or Project xCloud, has been officially available. To obtain access to it, you'll need a valid Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, which costs 13 euros per month and includes both local play with installed games on PC and Xbox, as well as game streaming over the Internet. According to the American website The Verge, Microsoft has stated that server rigs throughout the world are now employing modified Xbox Series X chipsets, and the company is also working on a smart TV app.

This is how Xbox Cloud Gaming works.

You can now play Xbox Cloud Gaming in Full HD at 60 frames per second, up from 720p at 60 frames per second last year. To use Xbox Cloud Gaming, you must meet the following requirements:

On the PC, you must have the Xbox app version 2109.1001.8.0 or above installed. The Xbox Game Pass app is required for Android smartphones and tablets, while the web browser is required for iPhone and iPad.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription required

To control the games, you'll need a wireless or cable controller. Only a few games can be played using a touchscreen.

A download speed of at least 10 megabits per second is required. You can also use 4G LTE or 5G cellular networks to play.

For a WLAN connection, the 5 GHz frequency must be used.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is also available on Android devices through the Xbox Game Pass smartphone app, and on Apple devices through a web browser. By the fall, Xbox Cloud Gaming should be available on Xbox consoles as well, allowing games like Microsoft Flight Simulator to be played on the Xbox One, which is now underpowered. Microsoft is also collaborating with several TV manufacturers to bring the Xbox Game Pass app to smart TVs. In addition to the DACH region, Xbox Cloud Gaming is currently available in 26 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and Japan. Microsoft has acknowledged that it is working on a successor to the Xbox Series X, despite its heavy investment in cloud gaming. Furthermore, according to Phil Spencer, the head of the Xbox division, there will always be a place for consoles and PCs.