Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Loads, Streams Faster With Xbox Series X Hardware

Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service (xCloud) has announced that it is now fully powered by custom Xbox Series X hardware. which has led to faster load times and a boost in performance.

In a statement first shared with The Verge, Microsoft said that "it recently completed the upgrade, which improves both frame rates and game load times for players streaming Xbox games over the web."

Microsoft has yet to unlock the full potential of custom Xbox Series X hardware to deliver 4K streams despite moving to 1080p and 60fps streams in recent months.

The online streaming service allows players to stream over 100 Xbox games on a number of devices such as a laptop, phone, or tablet rather than installing them on the device. All players need is an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, a compatible device and controller, and high-speed internet.

Microsoft also announced that it is currently working on a dedicated Xbox app for TVs that will allow Xbox players to stream games without a console Standalone streaming devices that you can plug into a TV or monitor are also planned, and it’s reasonable to assume there could be further upgrades to the Xbox Cloud Gaming resolution to match this TV push.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Loading, Streams Faster With Xbox Series X Hardware

Xbox Cloud Gaming is already becoming a lot more than just a mobile offering with the upcoming integration into the Xbox dashboard and TVs. Microsoft also said its integrating Xbox Cloud Gaming into its new Xbox web store that’s starting to rollout

Microsoft’s xCloud tech is now available in 26 countries, and the company has previously hinted at “new subscription offerings for Xbox Game Pass,” so we could see additional tiers that provide access to Xbox Cloud Gaming soon. Recently, the company expanded Xbox Cloud Gaming to Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and Japan, shortly after completing its custom Xbox Series X hardware upgrade for the service.