What is the cost of xCloud?

Xbox Cloud Gaming is only available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. This service costs $15 a month and includes Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass, Game Pass for PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and EA Play (console only). There is no standalone subscription for Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Is Xcloud a subscription?

The Project xCloud (Preview) program has closed. Thanks to all of your testing and feedback, we have moved to the next chapter and are now offering the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) experience as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate memberships at no additional cost. How can I get started playing a game from the cloud?

Do you have to pay for games on Xcloud?

Xbox Cloud Gaming allows you to play hundreds of console games on the devices you already have. Play supported free-to-play games like Fortnite with a free Microsoft account, or hundreds of games with a Game Pass Ultimate membership.

How do I buy Xcloud?

Be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member

In order to gain access to Xcloud, you'll need to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber. It's $15 per month and gives you access to Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, Xbox Live Gold, and the ability to play games via Xcloud.

How many games are on Xcloud?

Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers 100+ games to play on mobile, PC and Mac.

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How long do games stay on xCloud?

They usual stay around for about a year/18 months but some stay longer.

What is needed for xCloud?

Android devices require at least version 6.0. Apple users can use xCloud with iOS 14.4 or higher.

Do I need an Xbox for cloud gaming?

More ways to play

Now you can play Xbox games with the Xbox app on a smart TV. No console required!

What devices are compatible with xCloud?

Xbox Cloud Gaming works with any Android phone or tablet that has at least Android 6.0 and Bluetooth 4.0. Examples of supported devices include the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, the OnePlus 8 and the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

What is the point of xCloud?

Called "Project xCloud" during its earlier days, Xbox Cloud Gaming is Microsoft's game streaming platform. It runs as a complementary service to its Xbox One and Xbox Series X / Series S games consoles and is available in 28 countries as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership.

Can 2 people play Xbox cloud?

Note Cloud gaming does not support local multiplayer. Currently, it only supports one player and one account at a time.

Can you use xCloud without Wi-Fi?

Check Your Internet Connection

Microsoft's game-streaming feature only requires a Wi-Fi or LTE data connection of at least 10Mbps down, which is not especially demanding.

Does xCloud use a lot of data?

So exactly how much data does xCloud Xbox game streaming use? In our testing, we found it would use about 3GB per hour, no matter what title we played. For comparison, Netflix's automatic mode on mobile only uses 250MB per hour. That's twelve times more data.

Can you play xCloud without a controller?

Once your game loads, an adjustable overlay will appear over your screen. This overlay is your substitute for a controller and by touching the on-screen prompts you will be able to navigate your game just as if you were using a controller.

Why is my cloud gaming so laggy?

Wi-Fi is ideal for browsing the internet, but it's often not stable enough for cloud gaming. In addition, Wi-Fi signals are easily affected by objects in their environment. This can result in a noticeable drop in speed. Because of this, latency issues can often be fixed by switching to an Ethernet cable.

What is the disadvantage of Xbox Cloud Gaming?

Dependence on the Internet connection

The biggest disadvantage of cloud gaming compared to conventional gaming is its dependence on an Internet connection. As long as your connection is stable, you can experience cloud gaming to the max.

Why is GeForce Now so much better than xCloud?

When it comes to the best all-around experience, GeForce Now is our strongest recommendation. While you do have to purchase many of the games that you can play on this service, the fact is that GeForce Now brings some of the best visual quality, a massive game compatibility list, and a free membership plan option.

Is GeForce now free?

GeForce NOW offers three membership plans: Free, Priority, and Ultimate. You can sign up here.

Does xCloud drain battery?

Video Enhancement will override what your phone brightness settings are and will consequently drain the battery more.

Can you use xCloud away from home?

Any game should work via this streaming method, and you're not limited to the four games that Microsoft has made available initially during the Project xCloud preview. As this takes control of your home Xbox, you can remotely start it away from home.

What are the limits of cloud gaming?

A few disadvantages of Cloud Gaming are that it requires a fast, secure, and stable internet connection as even a minor case of instability can cause latency issues and can degrade the quality of your experience.

Can I play my owned Xbox games on xCloud?

Currently it's not possible to play any games you've purchased on the Cloud. Ony games that are available in Game Pass that allow it and with an Ultimate subscription.

Does xCloud work without Xbox?

You must subscribe to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier, have a strong internet connection, and have a supported device to play the games on. If you meet all these criteria, then you can start gaming without the need for an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, or even an Xbox Wireless Controller.