Microsoft's Project xCloud streaming service moves to "take-home" testing phase Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Microsoft's Project xCloud streaming service moves to "take-home" testing phase "Excited to get feedback from our internal teams ahead of public trials later this year." News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 5 May 2019 19 comments Xbox's Phil Spencer has revealed Microsoft's game-streaming service, Project xCloud, has moved to its "take home" release. We already knew that Project xCloud - a major new game-streaming service designed to bring console-quality gaming to devices such as smartphones - had begun private testing at the end of last year using mobile phones and tablets paired with Xbox controllers, but this is the first time Microsoft has publicly confirmed that tech is moving on from internal testing. "Congrats to Project xCloud team for completing their takehome release," Spencer tweeted. "Excited to get feedback from our internal teams ahead of public trials later this year." Congrats to Project xCloud team for completing their takehome release. Excited to get feedback from our internal teams ahead of public trials later this year. pic.twitter.com/un1T8mg0d4- Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) May 1, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Moving to "take home" testing is a significant step forward for the tech, not least because moving to external environments will test the service's ability to respond to less speedy internet connections and other issues such as 4/5G strength on everyday devices. Spencer also confirmed in the tweet that public trials of xCloud are still expected to begin later this year. At this year's GDC there was one topic ruling the conversation; streaming services, and the arrival of Google as a player in what's now become a very tangible space. At the conference, Martin spoke to Microsoft's VP of gaming cloud Kareen Choudhry. "In the gaming division, our goal is to reach everyone on the planet, to enable them to play the games they want when they want on the devices they want," Choudhry said at the time. "Our strategy is shifting from one that's console-centric, where step one is please buy our console and steps two through to 58 are things accessed off the console. We're starting to put the customer at the centre of what we do, and recognise that they have multiple devices, multiple lifestyles, then bring it all together in a cohesive way." Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store