One of the major problems with gaming has always been accessibility. Game consoles are expensive, and with each new generation of console, the price just keeps going up. Plus, the demands for new games are always requiring more power from computer systems, which become obsolete within a year or two in many cases anyway.
Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to be a console or PC gamer with the latest hardware and all the new games. They have to settle for mobile gaming or praying that their old laptop they use for school can run Fortnite or Minecraft mods so they can play with their friends.
But, there’s hope.
Microsoft’s most recent project, known as Project xCloud, is a cloud-based gaming service that allows you to turn phones, tablets, and even your computer browser into a host for cloud gaming. This means that the resources being used to deliver the gaming experience aren’t in your device – they come from Microsoft servers and are streamed straight to your screen.
With nothing more than an internet connection and a screen, gamers can access their collection of Xbox Game Pass games from anywhere. Using an external controller, phones and tablets can turn into mobile gaming stations that rival even desktop setups in terms of performance.
Or, with the newest innovation in the project, computers without dedicated graphics cards or high-end processors can host high-quality gameplay through the web browser. Simply plug in a controller and enjoy an Xbox Series X-quality gaming experience for a fraction of the cost and play all your favorite games without worrying about storage.
With Project xCloud, Microsoft can help bring gaming to more people than ever. The future of gaming is digital, and hopefully down the road a single console or computer investment can unlock the entire gaming community for those who never had a chance to join before. Or, at the very least, stop the console wars.
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