The rumors turned out to be true. Xbox just confirmed that is working on a device for the streaming of video games. Dubbed ‘Keystone’ as a code name, it would have a similar operation to that seen in gadgets such as the Chromecast or Amazon Fire TV.
For some time now we have seen the first rumors about this device. Nevertheless, has finally been confirmedand Microsoft has chosen the middle Windows Center to get your message across.
Through a statement to the aforementioned media, a company spokesman has come out to confirm the existence of the device. In his statements, he also comments on the company’s intentions with this new gadget, and be part of the growth of Xbox Cloud Gaming and, at the same time, Xbox Game Pass.
Our vision for Xbox Cloud Gaming is unwavering, our goal is to enable people to play the games they want, on the devices they want, wherever they want. As announced last year, we’ve been working on a game streaming device, codenamed Keystone, that could connect to any TV or monitor without the need for a console.
Microsoft spokesperson
How does the Microsoft Keystone work?
If you’ve already seen the operation of a Chromecast or Amazon Fire TV, you already know the basics about Microsoft’s Keystone. It is a device that just by connecting it to our TV via HDMI and pairing it to our Wi-Fi connection will allow us to stream our favorite games from the company’s cloud, the Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Thus you will be able to play all the games available in the subscription, including those exclusive to Xbox; without the need to have a console or a computer connected to the TV. Thus, Microsoft wants to reach more and more people with its ecosystem gamingeven those who can’t afford an Xbox Series X/S system.
As part of any technical journey, we are constantly evaluating our efforts, reviewing our learnings, and ensuring that we are delivering value to our customers. We have made the decision to abandon the current iteration of the Keystone device. We will build on what we have learned and refocus our efforts on a new approach that will allow us to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to more gamers around the world in the future.
However, it seems that Microsoft is still actively working on the development of the device. All the rumors suggest that the company has been working on it for several years; but based on what we can understand from the spokesperson’s statements, it is not yet in a satisfactory state to be launched.
More details about the Xbox Keystone
At the moment, a launch date for this new device has not been announced. However, since Microsoft is looking to refocus some elements of its Keystone, it’s unlikely we’ll be able to see it too soon.
Until now, we don’t know much else. Details such as the operating system that the device would include, or any extra functions that it may offer, are totally unknown.
In addition to the Keystone, previous rumors they also mentioned an Xbox Cloud Gaming app for smart TVs. In this way, those TVs that already had an advanced operating system could stream video games without having to buy any extra device. Unfortunately, Microsoft made no mention of such an application in its statements.