Microsoft Is Building An Online Streaming Service Like Netflix For Xbox Games

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Microsoft is working on an online streaming service similar to Netflix for video games that promises to bring 'console-quality gaming to any device'.



The company based in Redmond claims that gamers will be in a position to stream blockbuster films to their Xbox, laptop or smartphone.



It is unclear if users will need to pay for games individually or if they will be able access the entire library for a monthly charge, such as video on-demand.



Microsoft does not believe that streaming will completely replace dedicated consoles however, the company did announce that a new Xbox hardware was in the in the works.



Microsoft is developing a Netflix-style streaming video service that will bring console-quality gaming to all devices. Microsoft also revealed 50 new games for fans during its E3 presentation, which is which is a record for the Redmond-based company



Xbox boss Phil Spencer also teased the new streaming video games service, which Spencer claims will allow users to 'unlock console-quality gaming for any device'



Executive President of Gaming Phil Spencer revealed Microsoft's plans to launch a cloud-based service at its press conference at video game Expo E3 in Los Angeles.



Spencer stated that: "Our cloud engineers are creating a game streaming network that will allow console-quality gaming across all devices.



"We are committed to improving your experience wherever you want to play - on your Xbox or PC, as well as your smartphone.'



Cloud Gaming is a way for players to gain access to a vast library of titles without having to download or install each one.



Cloud gaming lets console-quality games to run on less powerful devices like smartphones. I Only Care About Smiles Per Gallon All the heavy lifting is performed via a server and not on the device being used by the player.



This is very different from traditional video console games which must process everything locally on the disk, and consequently require powerful chipsets.



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Spencer, Xbox boss, hasn't revealed a date for the service's launch on-stage. However, he has previously hinted that Microsoft's game streaming could be available before 2020.



Rival PlayStation isn't alone one with an interest in streaming services for games. Rival PlayStation also offers the option of streaming games to your devices.



The service is dubbed PlayStation Now, the subscription service costs PS12.99 ($20) a month. It lets users stream more than 500 titles to their Sony PS4 or Windows PC.



After it bought rival services Gaikai, OnLive, and Sony, Sony launched its cloud gaming platform.



Microsoft hasn't stopped its hardware plans, despite the focus on videogame streaming.



It's unclear if players will be required to pay for access specific titles, or will be able to play the entire library for a monthly fee, like Netflix



But despite hinting at streaming services, Microsoft revealed plans to continue building Xbox hardware with new consoles being developed.



Xbox boss Phil Spencer remained tight-lipped on any specifics about the forthcoming console, however, the executive did reveal that backwards-compatibility with older video games would play significant role for the new hardware



Phil Spencer used the E3 keynote to announce the Xbox One's sequel and suggested that Microsoft could have a variety of new consoles under development.



He also said that the same team that provided an unbeatable performance with Xbox One X was deep in the process of designing the next Xbox consoles. This will allow them to fulfill their commitment to console gaming.



Spencer remained tight-lipped on any specifics about the console, however, the executive did reveal that backwards-compatibility with Xbox One games would play significant role for the new hardware.



He told Eurogamer: "As you think about the next wave of hardware that is going to arrive, many of the large, large games we play today are still going to exist when the next hardware comes out.



You're unlikely to see an "2" after all those games, since people are trying to get you to the next version of these games. In the old model of games shipping - getting played and then going away the console switch was a simple step-function.



"We tried it with Minecraft. We didn't launch Minecraft 2 on Xbox One to force everyone to upgrade to the next console. That's not what Minecraft users want. They want Minecraft to get better.



"When you think of games such as Fortnite or PUBG you think of the vast ecosystems and games that will be out there when new hardware comes out players will want to play those games and it's going be important for us to be able to support them.



Microsoft has announced Halo Infinite the latest installment in the popular Halo series. This will only be available on Xbox-branded consoles



In addition, Microsoft showcased a record 50 new games to gamers during its E3 presentation.



The company has released a range of exclusive titles, including new entries in its Halo and Gears of War series.



Spencer spoke of the company's "most diverse gaming portfolio" as the new list of games.