xCloud is now available for Windows 10 and Apple devices in 22 countries via Edge

Microsoft continues to take steps in its strategy with xCloud, the company's cloud gaming platform and the latest step benefits PC, iOS and iPadOS users , who see how the beta is coming to an end and can now access it from their computers on a regular basis.

The app was available in testing since April 2021, but from now on, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can access games directly from their devices , either Windows PC, or those that are part of the Apple system with macOS, iOS and iPadOS.

In 22 countries for Windows and Apple devices

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In the announcement made on the Xbox Blog, the company informs that as of today, Xbox Cloud Gaming is available to all members of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate>will be able to access in a total of 22 countrieseither from a Windows 10 PC or from Apple phones and tablets, through the browser."

Anyone interested in using xCloud and with an active Game Pass subscription can access xCloud through the Edge and Chrome browser, but also from Safariif using an Apple device.

In the case of iOS, the use of xCloud via browser will be based on a web-based application accessed via Safari. In addition, a controller connected by USB or Bluetooth can be used, as well as on-screen touch controls depending on the title that is being played.In order to take advantage of xCloud, this is what you need:

• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
• Compatible game controller.
• Internet connectivity of 10 Mpbs or more.
• Windows 10 or higher, iOS 14.4 or higher, or Android 6 or higher. In Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Apple Safari browser 14.

They also talk about an improvement in the infrastructure, since Microsoft data centers around the world have been updated based on the Xbox Series X hardware to obtain faster load times, greater speeds in FPS and an improved experience. In fact, they say that to improve latency and offer high quality on the broadest set of devices, are streaming at 1080p and up to 60 fps

Another step in the rollout of xCloud, which saw how App Store policies made it difficult to run the game based on the cloudby not being able to count on dedicated applications.Microsoft and xCloud are one example, but Google Stadia and Nvidia's GeForce Now were also affected. Ultimately web browsers were the solution. A step that would not have been possible without an opening on the part of Apple regarding the required measures.

More information | Xbox Wire