Brandon H Supervisor Posted May 4, 2020 Supervisor Share Posted May 4, 2020 Have there been any dates revealed or leaked on when an xCloud app will be out for Windows/Mac? I know a Microsoft Store app entry leaked a couple months ago but haven't heard anything since then. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo158 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I haven't heard anything more and I'm an Xbox Ambassador. Not sure why people would need game streaming on a PC if they have a gaming PC and Game Pass for PC anyway. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598567696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
margrave Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I believe it will be released sometime in September: https://www.techradar.com/news/project-xcloud-everything-we-know-about-microsofts-cloud-streaming-service Also it will require Xbox Game Pass Ultimate And I could be wrong but I think it will use the following client: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/apps/xbox-app-for-windows-10 And game streaming should allow for gaming anywhere, anytime. With or without access to your physical xbox or gaming pc. Brandon H and neo158 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598567702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted July 26, 2020 Global Moderator Share Posted July 26, 2020 It's not so much for those who have a gaming PC, as it is for those who have a average laptop, or a tablet, etc. They don't lose anything if they have it for Windows. I have a older work laptop that couldn't run a game to save it's life, I'd use xCloud if I could from time to time. As far as the when and so on, I think MS will have another event in August to talk up hardware, like the open secret Series S. And then another event in September to release xCloud and talk about their services. I also expect more games to be shown off at both events, we've only seen games from around half of their studios so far. Brandon H 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598567718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceelf Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 8:08 AM, neo158 said: I haven't heard anything more and I'm an Xbox Ambassador. Not sure why people would need game streaming on a PC if they have a gaming PC and Game Pass for PC anyway. I could use it on my Surface Go if I was somewhere else. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598569322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo158 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 2:35 PM, margrave said: I believe it will be released sometime in September: https://www.techradar.com/news/project-xcloud-everything-we-know-about-microsofts-cloud-streaming-service Also it will require Xbox Game Pass Ultimate And I could be wrong but I think it will use the following client: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/apps/xbox-app-for-windows-10 And game streaming should allow for gaming anywhere, anytime. With or without access to your physical xbox or gaming pc. That's going to be on Android with iOS and Windows following later, I seem to remember Microsoft mentioning a beta for PC coming later this year. Brandon H 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598569397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted July 31, 2020 Author Supervisor Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 8:08 AM, neo158 said: I haven't heard anything more and I'm an Xbox Ambassador. Not sure why people would need game streaming on a PC if they have a gaming PC and Game Pass for PC anyway. mid grade laptop. not powerful enough to game directly on it but does great with game streaming services such as Nvidia Geforce Now. Nice for on the go / at a friends house or when I don't want to game on the main PC. My main gaming PC is a good 5 years or so out of date now (I have an i5 devils canyon with a GTX 750 Ti) and I don't really want to build out a new one yet. It mostly gets used as the media PC now as it's hooked up to the TV in the living room. These are my reasons and I'm sure there are other scenarios where it would be useful 🙂 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598569446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
margrave Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 If it is later this year that's just sad. Stadia is already launched, and I've been loving it. 4K gaming from a server with NO extra download required has been awesome! Also didn't have to buy a $499.99 box to play these great game titles. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598569762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceelf Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 19 minutes ago, margrave said: If it is later this year that's just sad. Stadia is already launched, and I've been loving it. 4K gaming from a server with NO extra download required has been awesome! Also didn't have to buy a $499.99 box to play these great game titles. That's cool, but neither do xCloud users and Stadias game collection is just sad. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598569766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
margrave Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I'm currently loving Stadia. And when xCloud, or whatever it's final name is since xCloud isn't it, I will play it too. Just like how you CAN have more than one console, you can have more than one streaming service too! The sad game collection is over at GF Now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598569768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiver Veteran Posted September 17, 2020 Veteran Share Posted September 17, 2020 I wonder if a potential work around would be to install an Android Emulator on a laptop and run it that way? I've not got any experience with emulators but if they can go full screen it could be a good option. I don't have a PC/laptop capable of playing anything so it would be a great option for me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598583833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrynalyne Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Skiver said: I wonder if a potential work around would be to install an Android Emulator on a laptop and run it that way? I've not got any experience with emulators but if they can go full screen it could be a good option. I don't have a PC/laptop capable of playing anything so it would be a great option for me. Unless you use hardware virtualization, any emulator will run like crap, with virtualization they will run somewhat better. Not to mention lack of google services which may or may not hinder the situation. Not sure about BlueStacks, but the Android emulators provided by Google do not full screen. Edited September 17, 2020 by adrynalyne Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598583864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiver Veteran Posted September 18, 2020 Veteran Share Posted September 18, 2020 15 hours ago, adrynalyne said: Unless you use hardware virtualization, any emulator will run like crap, with virtualization they will run somewhat better. Not to mention lack of google services which may or may not hinder the situation. Not sure about BlueStacks, but the Android emulators provided by Google do not full screen. Thanks, probably not worth it then. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598584055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted September 18, 2020 Global Moderator Share Posted September 18, 2020 I wonder if they've got some app update on the PC in the works so they push it out with xCloud? If they can get it working on the phones, PC shouldn't be a issue. I think it'll happen though, just don't know why it's taking so long. It'd be perfect for any low powered devices like laptops and tablets, and specially any ARM devices. I'd for sure give it a spin on my old HP laptop with intel iGPU. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1395075-microsoft-xcloud-on-pc/#findComment-598584082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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