Mar 21, 2020 21:00:00

The appearance of the Windows version application of Microsoft's streaming game service `` Project xCloud '' looks like this

We have launched an internal test of the Windows 10 version of the service '

Project xCloud ' announced by Microsoft, which allows you to easily play games anytime and anywhere by streaming the game. In addition, Overseas media The Verge has independently acquired and released screenshots of Project xCloud during internal testing.

A first look at Microsoft's xCloud game streaming service for Windows PCs-The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/20/21188787/microsoft-xcloud-windows-10-pc-app-game-streaming-service-preview

According to The Verge, Microsoft has released a Windows 10 version of Project xCloud for employees ahead of time and testing it internally.

Microsoft plans to distribute the Project xCloud app as a Windows 10 dedicated app that can be installed from the official app store, and like the Android and iOS versions of the Project xCloud app, the app will wirelessly communicate with the Xbox One dedicated controller via Bluetooth Can be connected. However, it is said that a Microsoft account and 'good Internet connection environment' are required for use.

The screen where the preview version of the Project xCloud app is still running.

First, an Internet connection test is performed.

This is a screen where game titles that can be played are arranged.

It seems to play Forza Horizon 4 .

Start streaming

The game start screen is displayed.

When using Project xCloud from a Windows 10 application, it will be possible not only to stream games from a dedicated server but also to stream games from your own Xbox One. According to an anonymous source that provided screenshots to The Verge, at the time of writing, the resolution of any game that Microsoft employees can play via Project xCloud is limited to 720p (1280 x 720 pixels).

The basic user interface, how to access the game, how to stream, etc. are very similar to Project xCloud of the Android version and iOS version which have already started testing. The Verge points out that 'Microsoft will soon be releasing Project xCloud's Windows 10 app for external testers,' as it is clear that we are already ready to conduct a wide range of tests.

In addition, Microsoft has upgraded the xCloud server blade used on the dedicated server for Project xCloud to include eight Xbox One S on a single server instance. In addition, Microsoft is also working on migrating servers to Xbox Series X processors, and this next-generation processor will be powerful enough to run four Xbox One S game sessions simultaneously on one chip. That there is.

Microsoft has announced that it will launch the Project xCloud service by 2020 and that it will support DUALSHOCK 4, a PlayStation 4 dedicated controller. Microsoft is also planning to integrate Project xCloud with the Xbox Game Pass in late 2020, which will allow players to stream and play games directly from the server using Project xCloud.