Microsoft recently introduced Xbox Cloud Gaming in India. The will be a part of its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, which will allow gamers to stream hundreds of Xbox Games directly without having access to an Xbox console.
The Xbox Cloud Gaming, which is part of the Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans, allows users to play titles on smartphones, PC, smart TVs, and tablets just by downloading the Xbox app or by accessing it from a trusted web browser.
Benefits of Xbox Cloud Gaming
The primary benefits of the Xbox Cloud Gaming are that gamers now have access to play high-quality Xbox games without needing expensive hardware. Cloud Gaming allows the games to stream from the Xbox Series X servers, which offers smooth and responsive gameplay.
One more benefit I would like to talk about is the cross-device compatibility, which allows gamers to start gaming on one device and then continue on another device seamlessly. The service keeps track of the progress in the game and settings. Moreover, Microsoft has made sure that users genuinely save a lot of storage and avoid lengthy installation times, since games are streamed online.
How It Works Without a Console
The Cloud Gaming service operates by streaming games directly from Microsoft’s cloud servers to the user’s device over the internet. The remote-play model eliminates the need for a high-end PC or an Xbox Console.
As a user, you will only need an Xbox Game Pass Subscription and a stable internet connection. To get started, players can use the Xbox app or go to the Xbox Cloud Gaming website via supported browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Safari. Games launch instantly from the cloud, providing instant access without the need to download or install them.
Microsoft has shown its vision to make Xbox gaming accessible anytime and anywhere by combining cloud streaming and a large gaming catalog with multi-device support, thus breaking traditional hardware barriers.
What’s the Catch
The Xbox Cloud Gaming for INR 499 comes under Xbox Game Pass Essential, which allows streaming of over 50 games without owning a console. But it only supports one player per account at a time and requires a stable internet connection.
It will only provide games that are available under the Xbox Games Pass Essential. For other plans, you need to increase your budget. For instance, the Premium plan is available at INR 699, and the Ultimate plan at INR 1389, which offers more games and benefits.
