{"id":386708,"date":"2021-02-16T11:34:56","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T09:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=386708"},"modified":"2021-02-16T11:35:43","modified_gmt":"2021-02-16T09:35:43","slug":"microsoft-tests-xbox-game-streaming-on-chrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gaming\/386708-microsoft-tests-xbox-game-streaming-on-chrome.html","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft tests Xbox game streaming on Chrome"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft has begun testing its xCloud game streaming service on Internet browsers including Google Chrome, according to a report by The Verge<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Web-based xCloud streaming will be limited to Chromium-based browsers, which include the new version of Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.<\/p>\n

These tests are reportedly being conducted of a public preview of the technology running on Internet devices.<\/p>\n

This could allow xCloud to be used to play high-end video games on a range of devices, including iPhones and iPads.<\/p>\n

The report stated that the functionality of the web-based xCloud game streaming service is similar to that of the xCloud mobile application currently available for Android smartphones.<\/p>\n

It offers a basic launcher screen with video game recommendations, the option to resume your previous playthrough, and access to the catalogue of cloud games via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.<\/p>\n

The report also stated that users will need a controller to play Xbox games streamed through an Internet browser.<\/p>\n

Microsoft will integrate this web streaming functionality into its Xbox app for PC, allowing users to stream directly through the application.<\/p>\n

There is currently no public release date for the web version of xCloud game streaming but a public preview is reportedly slated for later this year.<\/p>\n

Now read: Huawei working on gaming console to take on PlayStation 5<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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