Microsoft continues to try to attract more gamers to play games on their flagship console, the Xbox. That's why they released Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Through Xbox Cloud Gaming, a gamer can play the Xbox games they like on any platform. Want to use Windows, Android phones, even from Macs, all of them can play games that used to only be used on Xbox consoles.
Before you get excited, please first check which devices support this Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Xbox Cloud Gaming
First, let's get acquainted with Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is an online service from Microsoft that gives users Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to play games through a cloud service (cloud).
This cloud service allows all users to play Xbox games without having to download them. As long as you have a good internet connection and your device supports it.
Xbox does not require these devices to have the same qualifications as their console. However, not all devices from various platforms can play this Xbox game.
You will even lose the ideal resolution in playing Xbox games outside the console they require. Because with the Xbox price which is priced above IDR 4 million, you can play quite immersive games.
Even so, of course the presence of Xbox Cloud Gaming is a bridge between the desire of gamers to taste Xbox games and the need for Xbox to increase its users.
Android Phones That Can Play Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox does not list which Android phones can play Xbox Cloud Gaming. Even with only Android 6.0, you can actually play this Xbox game.
But of course it's not that easy. Because you have to pass the 'qualification round' conducted by Xbox Game Pass. Please download the application first on the Play Store.
If you have signed in with a Microsoft account in the application, please look for games that can be played optimally with your Android phone. If you can't and it feels very slow, then don't force it.
Apple Devices That Can Play Xbox Cloud Gaming
Apple devices are not as much as Android devices. That may be the reason Microsoft released an Apple device that can play Xbox Cloud Gaming.
These are Apple devices, namely the iPhone and iPad, that can play Xbox Cloud Gaming.
iPhones that can play Xbox Cloud Gaming:
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone 11
- iPhone Pro
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
An iPad that can play Xbox Cloud Gaming:
- iPad Air (3rd Generation)
- iPad Air (4th Generation)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd Generation)
- iPad mini (5th Generation)
- iPad (8th Generation)
Microsoft later confirmed that iPhones with iOS 14.4 or later could support Xbox Cloud Gaming.
As with Android, you must also install Xbox Game Pass on the App Store.
Windows Devices That Can Play Xbox Cloud Gaming
Microsoft only provides information that Windows devices that can play Xbox Cloud Gaming are devices that use Windows 10 with the October 10, 2020 update or later.
What you may need to note carefully is that the internet connection required is 20 Mbps or higher the better.
For Windows devices that have been verified to be able to play Xbox Cloud Gaming are:
- Surface Go
- Surface Go 2
- Surface Pro 6
- Surface Pro X
- Surface Pro 7+
- Surface Laptop
- Surface Laptop 3
- Surface Book 2