Microsoft admits that it is developing a streaming terminal 'Keystone' that can play games at low cost
Microsoft offers a cloud gaming service,
Exclusive: Microsoft continues to iterate on an Xbox cloud streaming device codenamed'Keystone | Windows Central
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/exclusive-microsoft-continues-to-iterate-on-an-xbox-cloud-streaming-stick-codenamed-keystone
It has been rumored since around 2016 that Microsoft is developing a device for video streaming such as Chromecast .
Meanwhile, Twitter user Tero Alhonen discovered that a mysterious name 'XBOX KEY STONE' exists in the OS list of Xbox by data mining.
XBOX KEYSTONE pic.twitter.com/warAwisfKh
— Tero Alhonen ?????????? (@teroalhonen) March 9, 2022
When Windows Central contacted Microsoft about this mysterious 'XBOX KEYSTONE,' a spokeswoman for the company admitted that it was developing a new piece of hardware called 'Keystone.'
A Microsoft spokeswoman said, 'Our vision for Xbox Cloud Gaming is unwavering. Our goal is to allow people to play their favorite games wherever they want, on their devices, where they want. We are working on the development of a game streaming device under the code name 'Keystone', which will allow us to play games on any TV or monitor without a dedicated game console. '' As part of our technical journey , We constantly evaluate our efforts, confirm what we have learned, and ensure that the product under development can bring value to our customers. Keystone has decided to move away from the current iteration. Xbox Cloud Gaming We plan to bring our strengths back to Keystone with a new approach to enable us to reach more players around the world. '
The following image is 'Rendered image of Keystone created by Xbox fans' posted on 4chan on the overseas bulletin board. According to Windows Central, Keystone has been in development for several years now.
Since Keystone was originally on the OS list along with Xbox platforms such as 'ERA' and 'Game OS', it seems that it will eventually run a dedicated OS for Windows or Xbox as a slimmed terminal. Windows Central predicts. By using Windows, an operating system developed in-house instead of third-party Android, Microsoft will be able to install its own video streaming apps such as ' Microsoft Movies & TV ' on Keystone. Central points out. However, adopting Android as the OS also has the advantage that existing popular apps such as Netflix and Spotify will be immediately available on the device.
In addition, Windows Central wrote, 'Although the exact release schedule of Keystone is unknown, it will not be announced soon at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 scheduled for June 12.'
Windows Central notes that even users who aren't interested in owning expensive game consoles will be in demand for low-priced streaming devices.
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