Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming service officially launches today and is now available for use on iPhone and iPad via the Safari browser, Microsoft says.
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Starting today, Xbox Cloud Gaming is available to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with Apple smartphones and tablets and Windows 10. You can access the service by going to xbox.com/play in Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Safari on a mobile device or PC.
Two weeks ago, Microsoft said Xbox Cloud Gaming would be rolling out to Apple devices "in the coming weeks" after a limited beta test for a small number of users.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming is designed to allow users to play hundreds of games from the Xbox Game Pass library on any device using a web browser. According to Microsoft, the service is now powered by Xbox Series X hardware in upgraded Microsoft data centers to deliver faster load times and improved frame rates.
To ensure low latency, Microsoft plans to stream at 1080p at up to 60 frames per second, and the service is designed to offer seamless playback across devices. Using Xbox Cloud Gaming requires an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, which costs $14.99 per month. New users can get a free three-month trial for $1.
Along with the full launch of Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft today announced that it is expanding its “Designed for Xbox” line of mobile gaming accessories to iOS devices, with several new accessories available starting today.
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The Xbox Backbone One, for example, is an iPhone-compatible gaming controller with built-in Xbox integrations, such as a Capture button for sharing gameplay moments.
Source of information: macrumors.com
