RUMOR: Microsoft Preparing Xbox App & GamePass for Nintendo Switch (Direct-Feed Games)
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There are going to be massive changes in the industry over the next few years.
Interesting times ahead.
Interesting times ahead.
Priority one: protect the pilot.
This is the big three prepping defense against apple/google
I don't know much about this whole streaming business, but it's clear it neccesites an excellent and stable wifi connection, right? How does this work on Switch w/ people, lets say, using public transport? I assume it it wouldn't work but maybe someone more knowledgeable than me has better insight?
Anyone know the trade in value on Xbox One X I'll jist roll with switch and PS4 from this point on
Folks fantasizing about some weird team up to stop PlayStation lmao
Anyway my Wi-Fi sucks so this doesn't mean much to me but very interested in seeing how this works.
Anyway my Wi-Fi sucks so this doesn't mean much to me but very interested in seeing how this works.
Yup, the old days of console wars are over, and about damn time. Streaming and digital are here to stay.
Well, that remains to be seen, but I'm hopeful for positive.
You're quite right, it won't work on public transit. Much like how Resident Evil 7 and Assassin's Creed work on the Switch in Japan right now. You'll need a fast, solid internet connection
Look at all these people talking about tons of Xbox games will be ported...oh wait they're not lmao
Depends if you like streaming. I suspect multiple streaming platforms with most likely exclusive content. Sub models everywhere.
Much appreciated.
So yeah, I apologize for my previous posts in this thread. I'm excited now. I would like to hop on the hype train now. I'll ride on the top if needed
Yeah, Gamepass won't work at your Starbucks Wifi. But if you wanted to play Sea of Thieves in bed? It will work.
If Xbox Game Pass keeps getting Xbox exlcusives on launch day then why would anyone buy an Xbox One once Gears 5 or Halo Infinite (both of which are supposed to be Xbox One sellers) come out? Why not just stream those games from a Switch instead with Game Pass?
This doesn't make much sense from a business standpoint.
This doesn't make much sense from a business standpoint.
Im pretty sure its going to be a flat subscription fee to access a Xbox in the cloud.. and you have to buy the games you want to play. cause that is what xcloud is.. xboxes compacted in server cases and put in azure data centers
they will talk about xCloud at GDC next month
Megaton if true.
What I want most of all out of this Nintendo/Microsoft relationship:
- Goldeneye Remaster on Switch & Xbox
- Banjo in Smash
- Rare Replay on Switch
What I want most of all out of this Nintendo/Microsoft relationship:
- Goldeneye Remaster on Switch & Xbox
- Banjo in Smash
- Rare Replay on Switch
Since the XBO version's just an HD port of the OG Xbox game, that should be an easy native port no doubt.
Xbox Game Pass is their subscription service. xcloud is the project for their cloud streaming platform. It will support every game that runs on Xbox One. whether devs will have to opt into that is not known. I suspect they will. I doubt EA will want their games on Microsoft's cloud when they are building their own. Anyway, it doesn't look like games will have to be part of a subscription like game pass to be streamed. Can be games you own digitally, they mentioned red dead redemption 2 in that xcloud announcement. I doubt that would ever come to game pass.
I thought you were waiting for Nate to give you the obvious answer.
How about a 4G mobile internet connection converted into a hotspot? Would that have the required quality (assuming the network coverage is strong)?
Not everyone has :
- good internet connection for streaming games at decent quality
- even better connection for streaming at 4K60fps
- the desire to play non-native games
It's an alternative but not what's going to replace, for the time being, traditional way to play games.
And as far as the road blocks to the Xbox brand making money, Playstation is key. Provide a value proposition that is increasingly hard to mimic, spend like crazy to address your other gaps, and manage image / PR in a careful manner.
If that leaked GDC description is true then xCloud will contain every game that runs natively on Xbox hardware.
Believe you teased this earlier. Guess I'm interested in seeing it
But aren't quite a lot of games too demanding for the hardware? Whatever the case, this would be huge.
I don't have an XBox anymore, but if this is real and I can somehow potentially play Sea of Thieves and Halo: MCC in bed, I'll be in for this Day Zero.
Alright, so if xCloud does indeed allow you to stream any game in XB1's entire library- do those games' developers need to approve of this? Can MS just install these games on their servers and start streaming them right out of the box?
That's kind of crazy if you think about it.
That's kind of crazy if you think about it.