We know that Microsoft's Xbox cloud gaming service, commonly known as xCloud, is coming to PC, but new screenshots now show what it will look like when played through a web browser. Sources close to The Verge have revealed that the cloud-based gaming service is being tested ahead of public preview, and as the images below reveal, this is a familiar layout for us. We've seen the Xbox Game Pass mobile app. . As it stands, the app offers a fairly straightforward launcher with game recommendations and the ability to go back to recently played titles. Of course, you'll have to use an Xbox controller to play all the games streamed through the browser, and this handy hidden feature should make things easier.
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(Image credit: The Verge) It should also be noted that in order to enjoy Xbox cloud gaming, you need to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber. It's Microsoft's Premium Game Pass tier, which costs $15 / £10.99 / AU$15.95 per month. Unfortunately, no specs have been shared for what the games will look like when played via a web browser, such as resolution, but we'd expect a minimum of 720p with hopefully the option to drop sometimes. Higher resolutions if your internet connection can handle that.
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(Image credit: The Verge) The web version of Xbox Cloud Play appears to be limited to Chromium browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, which is the same when using Google's Stadia service. This means that if you are a Safari user, you are out of luck. Having a fully functional web-based version of Microsoft's cloud gaming service will finally allow the company to circumvent Apple's limitations on iOS apps and cloud services, hence the reason xCloud is gone. available. Google used a similar route last year. While cloud gaming has yet to be widely adopted, the ability to play Xbox games on the go is a huge plus for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Unlike Stadia, Xbox Cloud Gaming (which is still in beta) is an additional service for those who play on consoles and PC, rather than the only way to play. The best deals right now on Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
