Upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming Demo Highlights Enhanced Streaming
Fans are exploring early impressions of the revamped Xbox Cloud Gaming platform. Demonstrations reveal that demanding open-world games like The Witcher 3 now stream smoothly at 1440p resolution.
Performance Compared to Competitors
Available with the premium Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, the upgraded service offers performance similar to certain GeForce Now plans but without their resolution limits. Despite criticism of recent Xbox Game Pass price hikes, the improved streaming quality may encourage subscribers to maintain their memberships.
Higher Resolutions and Frame Rates Post-Beta
Following the conclusion of the Xbox Cloud Gaming beta, select games support higher resolutions and frame rates. Jez Corden from Windows Central showcased how Xcloud could emerge as a strong alternative to Nvidia GeForce Now.
Subscription Tiers and Streaming Quality
- Game Pass Ultimate: Access to 1440p streaming at 60fps.
- Essential and Premium Plans: Cloud gaming available but with lower quality and potentially longer loading times.
Subscribers paying $29.99 monthly for the top tier might find the current streaming improvements impressive. In a Windows Central video, Jez Corden tested multiple Xbox Cloud Gaming titles on the ROG Xbox Ally handheld device.
“The Witcher 3 impressed at 2560 x 1440 resolution, maintaining a steady 60 frames per second. The difference compared to previous streams was night and day, with minimal latency noticed.”
However, only a limited selection of games currently takes full advantage of this enhanced performance.
Summary: Xbox Cloud Gaming now streams select games at 1440p/60fps, offering a compelling experience on the Ultimate tier that challenges alternatives like GeForce Now.