Microsoft Starts Testing xCloud's Game Stream Feature on PC

In an effort to provide access to content from more platform, Microsoft started the Project xCloud trial session in October 2019. Soon, the developer also delivered no less than 50 games and allowed tests to use controller Sony Dual Shock. Then on February 12 last, the final test expanded to iOS - with a number of feature limitations.

Reported by The Verge, Microsoft has reportedly expanded the service trial session cloud gaming it to PC last week. Via version preview, user welcome tostream Xbox games to devices running Windows 10 OS. For now, this capability is only available to Microsoft staff. Microsoft's future plan is to provide this feature through the Xbox Game Streaming application which can be downloaded from the Windows Store.

Just like on Android and iOS, in order to use Xbox Game Streaming, you need controller An Xbox One with an active Bluetooth connection, a Microsoft account, and an adequate internet connection. This app supports two methods streaming content, that is cloud Lewat blade servers xCloud (ala Stadia or GeForce Now) and locally or remote - it means you need to have game and consul Xbox One.

Usage experience game streams on PC it's pretty much the same on other platforms. It presents interface as well as how to access the same game. But the resolution level streaming in the internal preview period is still limited at 720p. The minimum target of course is full-HD 1080p, and this is what consumers will get later. There are pretty strong indications that Microsoft will soon be conducting more extensive testing, prioritized on Xbox One owners.

In this test and development period, Microsoft has updated blade servers xCloud, now supported by eight Xbox One S (previously only supported by four units consul). Developer is also preparing to make the transition to using Xbox Series X processors. CPU next-gen It's incredibly powerful, and on paper, it's capable of running four Xbox One S games at once. chip it is also equipped with a video encoder new version with up to six times the speed of encoder used by server xCloud.

Microsoft plans to release xCloud this year and integrate it into the Xbox Game Pass service, allowing premium customers to take advantage of the features stream (good remote/local or cloud). And shortly after, developer will bring DualShock support as well as streaming to Windows 10.

Picture: The Verge.