You Can Now Sign Up For The Free Project xCloud Beta But Only On Android

You Can Now Sign Up For The Free Project xCloud Beta But Only On Android

You Can Now Sign Up For The Free Project xCloud Beta But Only On Android

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You Can Now Sign Up For The Free Project xCloud Beta But Only On Android

Microsoft recently announced how to access the beta version of Project xCloud, its gaming streaming service, but it's only available on Android. Via: wccftechc.om The is set to launch in November, but today, Microsoft went for the throat of its upcoming competitor by access to the beta version of , its own competing streaming service for games. As of October, testers in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Korea will be able to try out the service, as long as they use an Android device. The testing period will feature four games to stream, including , Killer Instinct, , and . Users can expect additional titles to be added throughout the testing period. The conditions for accessing Project xCloud's beta are as follows: THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY To play, a user needs a phone or tablet running Android 6.0 or greater, with Bluetooth 4.0 or greater. Users also need a Microsoft account with a Bluetooth enabled Xbox One Wireless Controller. An app for the service, which can be accessed now on the Google Play Store, is available but only can only be activated by those accepted into the program. For the unfamiliar, Project xCloud seeks to make the catalog of Xbox games available through streaming. This will provide access to over 3,500 games eventually. For now, the description of Project xCloud in an episode of Inside Xbox specified that it will allow players to stream games that they already own. Right now, Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass offers access to the broad catalog, but not in the ability to stream. However, users can pay a monthly subscription to have access to a library of games to play. The timing of this announcement is a clear shot at Google, which will be releasing the Stadia in a mere five weeks from now. By announcing that Project xCloud is ready to test, Microsoft sent a message to early adopters of game streaming: hold off on purchasing a Google Stadia, our own technology is almost ready, and we have nearly two decades of experience. Via: theverge.com In truth, there is room for both the Google Stadia and Project xCloud since it seems like streaming is the future of gaming. As technology continues to improve alongside reliable internet connections, there will be little reason not to stream games. For now, all we can do is wait to hear from those who manage to test Project xCloud to hear about their experiences. Considering that testing has been happening for some time now, it will hopefully be good news. Source:

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