Xbox Cloud Gaming

Xbox Cloud Gaming
Developer	Microsoft Gaming
Type	Cloud gaming service
Launch date	September 15, 2020
Preview version	1.0 / November 14, 2019
Platform(s)	Cross-platform
Operating system(s)	Android, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Steam Deck, ChromeOS, Meta Quest, select Fire TV devices, and select Samsung and LG smart TVs and smart monitors
Status	Active
Pricing model	Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Availability	Available in 28 countries.
Website	xbox.com/cloud-gaming

Xbox Cloud Gaming, also simply known as Xbox Cloud, is a cloud gaming service as part of Xbox offered by Microsoft Gaming.^[5] Initially released in beta testing in November 2019, the service later launched for subscribers of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on September 15, 2020. Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming is provided to subscribers of Ultimate at no additional cost.^[6] Xbox Cloud Gaming operates by linking the device to a remote server in the cloud.^[7]

^ "How to use cloud gaming". Microsoft. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
^ "xgspreview/gettingstarted - xboxinsiders Setup on Windows 10 Devices". Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
^ "xgspreview/gettingstarted - xboxinsiders Setup on Apple Devices". Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
^ "Xbox Supported Countries/Regions", www.xbox.com, archived from the original on August 24, 2022, retrieved November 14, 2020
^ Cite error: The named reference GS: milestone was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Ivan, Tom (July 16, 2020). "xCloud launching in September and included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate". Video Games Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
^ "Xbox Cloud Gaming: Everything you need to know about the service". Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2023.

[1] "How to use cloud gaming". Microsoft. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2021.

[2] "xgspreview/gettingstarted - xboxinsiders Setup on Windows 10 Devices". Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2021.

[3] "xgspreview/gettingstarted - xboxinsiders Setup on Apple Devices". Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2021.

[4] "Xbox Supported Countries/Regions", www.xbox.com, archived from the original on August 24, 2022, retrieved November 14, 2020

[GS:_milestone-5] Cite error: The named reference GS: milestone was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[6] Ivan, Tom (July 16, 2020). "xCloud launching in September and included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate". Video Games Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020.

[7] "Xbox Cloud Gaming: Everything you need to know about the service". Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2023.

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