Announced in 2022, the ability to stream games from your Xbox library could be launched next month. This new option complements the Xbox Cloud Gaming service and could well be a major piece of the big puzzle that Microsoft is putting together.
Thanks to the service Xbox Cloud GamingIt’s possible to stream hundreds of games from the Game Pass catalog to just about any device, including smartphones. Two obligations however: have a good internet connection with reduced latency; and be subscribed to the Ultimate Game Pass package (€18 per month), the only level that includes this service.
A new Game Pass formula in preparation?
In 2022, Microsoft announced the upcoming ability to play games from a personal library Xboxstreaming. There is a distinction to be made between Game Pass games on the one hand, and those sold by the online store on the other. Some games available in the store are part of the Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming selection, but this is obviously not the case for all titles.
This means being able to access games purchased in store on any device, including natively incompatible devices like smartphones, tablets, a Mac, or even on a connected TV. In fact, it would be like Xbox Cloud Gaming, but for more games! The principle is reminiscent of that of GeForce Now, which allows you to play streaming Steam, Xbox or even Ubisoft games that you own.
According to The edgethe launch of this feature could take place sometime in November for members of the Xbox Insiders program, before expanding to more Xbox players. The publisher reportedly encountered problems preparing the infrastructure needed to stream thousands of games.
Could the arrival of this new service be accompanied by a specific formula for game pass ? Microsoft clearly has the idea of detaching itself more and more from hardware – from the Xbox console – to transform itself into a multiplatform gaming pipeline.
This summer, the Xbox Cloud Gaming service landed on Amazon Fire TVs, giving users the ability to play Xbox games on their living room TV, without having an Xbox. But the price of Game Pass Ultimate is perhaps a barrier to the expansion of this type of offer, which could push Microsoft to set up a new dedicated tier.
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