Microsoft’s Xbox is launching cloud gaming for Indian users, the company announced on Tuesday, November 11. Cloud gaming enables gamers to play graphics-intensive games remotely, streaming them in real-time to their local device from phones, tablets, laptops, PCs, and some TVs. Xbox is a major player in the console gaming space and has offered cloud gaming in its primary market. Hence, India is the 29th biggest market to have this feature.
To utilise the gaming service, you will need a Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller, a high-speed internet connection, and an Xbox Game Pass subscription. Simply, users are no longer required to own an Xbox console physically. Purchasing any of the Game Pass and playing Xbox games on compatible devices with the help of the Microsoft Xbox cloud server.
Xbox Game Pass provides subscribers with access to a vast game library under a single monthly plan, eliminating the need to purchase each game individually. The service enables cross-platform play, allowing users to enjoy games on Xbox consoles, PCs, and other compatible devices through cloud gaming.
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Microsoft’s Xbox offers three game subscription plans for Game Pass- Essential, Premium, and Ultimate. The Essential plan is available for ₹499, the Premium plan is available for ₹699, and the Ultimate plan is available for ₹ 1,389.
