Microsoft continues to enhance its gaming strategy in the cloud. The Redmond giant has just announced that Xbox Gaming Cloud (xCloud) is now available on Windows 10. At the moment, yes, it is still in beta phase.
In this first stage, Microsoft’s cloud gaming service can be enjoyed from the Windows 10 Xbox app for Insider Program members in the 22 countries in which the service operates.
In this way, testers Those with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will be able to enjoy more than 100 games directly from their computer or continue a game that started on a console or m device, all thanks to xCloud.
One of the most striking features that this service offers is that it can work in almost any current computer. That is, from computers with the most modest hardware to the most powerful.
Of course, a good internet connection becomes an essential requirement for this type of experience in the cloud. Microsoft recommends some 15 Mbps to run the Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) service on Standard Quality, that is, at 720p.
If a resolution of 4K a connection of 35 Mbps or higher. This is because content is streamed, so lower speeds result in higher buffering and ruin the experience.
How to sign up for the Xbox Insider Program to try xCloud
As mentioned at the beginning, xCloud within the Xbox app for Windows 10 It is only available to members of the Insider Program. However, any user can join this program easily and quickly.
Xbox Insider Program users can access features and games that are still in development. This is used to help improve the content before it is released for everyone.
Join the Insider Program from Windows 10
- Press the button Start, type “Store” and select Microsoft Store.
- Choose Search, type “Insider” in the box and select Xbox Insider Hub.
- Choose Get or Install.
- Open the app Xbox Insider Hub.
- Login to Preview version, choose the desired one and follow the instructions.