<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Cloud-gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/cloud-gaming Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:29:15 +0000 en <![CDATA[ "This genuinely puts what Microsoft makes to shame": Someone built the best-looking app for Xbox Cloud Gaming — on Apple TV ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/stratix-xbox-cloud-gaming-app-for-apple-tv i48cw6q6ukErPjuzAgNcqT Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:29:15 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:55:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I hope NVIDIA's legal team lets this slide": I dive into OpenNOW, an open-source GeForce Now alternative that's trending in cloud gaming — for good reason ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/opennow-geforce-now-app-alternative G6uA67yK4W4xtHyBUD5ChE Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:55:11 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:58:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Game Pass “TRITON” shows up with only first‑party games, sparking questions about whether Microsoft is preparing a major shake‑up to its subscription model ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-trion-shows-up-with-only-first-party-games-sparking-questions-about-whether-microsoft-is-preparing-a-major-shake-up-to-its-subscription-model WebFkQnp3GLJLwEk3W8QMZ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:30:08 +0000 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:31:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Crimson Desert, Marathon, Monster Hunter Stories 3 lead latest Xbox Stream Your Own Game additions ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/crimson-desert-marathon-monster-hunter-stories-3-lead-latest-xbox-stream-your-own-game-additions tCBvP7Qv8Gauv77jGfK7Do Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:10:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ NVIDIA GeForce Now cloud gaming isn't my first choice, but the latest upgrades and games out of GDC have me interested — Is this the answer to rising hardware costs? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/nvidia-geforce-now-new-gdc-2026 HiiMcGbiFvqboL43K8HjyH Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ NVIDIA GeForce NOW answers the lack of PC Game Pass support on Linux with a new native app — RTX 5080 cloud rendering runs Ultra settings on Steam Deck or Ubuntu ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/nvidia-geforce-now-linux-native-app-launch KpVpN4jxxicK38sDinviqb Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox’s redesigned cloud gaming web experience enters public preview — and it’s a big step toward a more unified, device‑agnostic ecosystem ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-redesigned-cloud-gaming-web-experience-enters-public-preview-and-its-a-big-step-toward-a-more-unified-device-agnostic-ecosystem tViCErXTEEmTnUgyKZbWTe Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:52:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Game Pass set for a strong end to January — Death Stranding Director’s Cut, Space Marine II, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-set-for-a-strong-end-to-january Srj7stjmBCEhWwaHhrMWk5 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:30:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rising hardware costs, publisher incentives, and platform strategy shifts all point to 2026 becoming the year cloud gaming takes over — whether players want it or not ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/2026-might-have-to-be-the-year-of-cloud-gaming-whether-we-like-it-or-not KjnLorXFgjwNBw93yRhj9D Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Cloud Gaming datamine reveals Microsoft has been quietly removing "Stream Your Own Games" — and a possible new Xbox dashboard? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-has-been-quietly-removing-games-from-xbox-cloud-gaming Y26bPVSjMJ7cDS94q9YFJ4 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:43:03 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:45:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox cloud gaming is up 45% — but the real takeaway is something Microsoft probably doesn't want to brag about ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-xbox-cloud-gaming-hours-up-45-percent-with-game-pass-but-lets-read-between-the-lines-a-bit uJZEqBqRStYpKnob9DoZrX Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:46:23 +0000 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:16:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't buy the Xbox Ally, buy this discounted handheld instead — It's excellent for Xbox Cloud Gaming at half the price ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/dont-buy-the-xbox-ally-buy-this-discounted-handheld-instead-its-excellent-for-xbox-cloud-gaming-at-half-the-price 5aqYVnYXp3wr3xzxHohNrE Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:03:20 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:41:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of the best Xbox Cloud Gaming controllers has had its problematic price dropped to "Ultra" affordable levels ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/one-of-the-best-xbox-cloud-gaming-controllers-has-had-its-problematic-price-dropped-to-ultra-affordable-levels vCu2DSVUCDiEmPbdQVJhhK Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:30:47 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:54:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2 lands on Xbox Game Streaming — here's what it means for players ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2-lands-on-xbox-game-streaming dYYXUW64HMYw9KQZCzpXnA Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Cloud Gaming is getting next-gen treatment too — here's what we expect to see in the coming months and years for cloud gamers ☁️ ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-gaming-is-getting-next-gen-treatment-too 6VQvztipUQwXtStY7B9Y2C Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:22:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ More than my Switch or ROG Ally, a tiny tablet and mobile controller has been my favorite gaming handheld lately ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/more-than-my-switch-or-rog-ally-a-tiny-tablet-and-mobile-controller-has-been-my-favorite-gaming-handheld-lately GEkaKbR2NyAqeFpBA8MDLB Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Razer Kishi V3 Pro mobile controller review: My favorite is better than ever, even with tablets ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/razer-kishi-v3-pro-review u6RqQM7jVwzwVe6FAbUTsS Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:19:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) review: The best Android-powered iPad Mini alternative ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-legion-tab-gen-3-review 9BidZfTX7RkZrWFKTcmBjc Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:24:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of the best Xbox Cloud Gaming mobile controllers with hall-effect sticks and triggers is on a limited-time sale for less than $80 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/one-of-the-best-xbox-cloud-gaming-mobile-controllers-with-hall-effect-sticks-and-triggers-is-on-a-limited-time-sale-for-less-than-usd80 rsy3rEd9HF5hobSEwwCncG Thu, 29 May 2025 12:55:44 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Razer's near-perfect cloud gaming controller is on sale for less than $50: "A top-shelf experience for Xbox Cloud gamers" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/razer-kishi-v2-mobile-controller-deal-may-2025 WwkFCBFcqEoc3jUYWCvTD7 Thu, 29 May 2025 09:40:37 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ This new gaming handheld could be perfect for Xbox Cloud and more reasonably priced than my current go-to ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/this-new-gaming-handheld-could-be-perfect-for-xbox-cloud-and-more-reasonably-priced-than-my-current-go-to o2zHWojaUJBX8MmEuJT6jM Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:28:26 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of the biggest games of the year now supports "Stream Your Own Game" through Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/assassins-creed-shadows-xbox-cloud-gaming-launch KtekccViHLAcYgQgGSg6ZF Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:37:25 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Cloud Gaming expands with invite links and more "Stream Your Own Game" titles, including this 2022 indie hit ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-gaming-expands-with-invite-links-and-more-stream-your-own-game-titles-including-this-2022-indie-hit tPCiKwXySjiNvRgMS9sVcf Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:17:46 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's 'Avowed' advanced access inexplicably skips Xbox Cloud Gaming in favor of NVIDIA GeForce Now, putting Xbox customers last ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-avowed-early-access-inexplicably-skips-xbox-cloud-gaming En2FJMRUwmK9XZ9ikXVBhQ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:09:55 +0000 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 02:40:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Cloud Gaming has hit 140 million playtime hours according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-gaming-has-hit-140-million-playtime-hours-according-to-microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella 5E9bCb9xJHCjp69kacXdvB Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:21:55 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP is updating one of my favorite gaming monitors, dropping a new 4K smart gaming display, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/hp-omen-monitor-announcements-ces-2025 9p93bqQkTQd84XXYj7cTma Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ [UPDATED] Xbox has deployed a fix for the latest outages affecting Cloud Gaming and Remote Play services ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/struggling-to-play-xbox-games-via-cloud-gaming-during-your-holiday-break-youre-not-alone-but-a-fix-is-in-the-works c5gTkq9XWQeuSHdRK3qq6 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:59:19 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Xbox's new ad campaign is disruptive by design." An advertising expert breaks down Microsoft's controversial 'This is an Xbox' marketing blitz. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xboxs-new-ad-campaign-is-disruptive-by-design-an-advertising-expert-breaks-down-microsofts-controversial-this-is-an-xbox-marketing-blitz nMKEu2xqngRhL8xK6ZBrbF Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:06:39 +0000 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:12:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ (UPDATED) The most affordable Xbox handheld worth buying probably isn't what you think, and the sale didn't end with Black Friday ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-edge-black-friday-2024-deal i3YnVBD4L5yXwP9dzSAyn6 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:37:04 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thanks to Amazon jumping the gun on Black Friday, this quintessential mobile gaming controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available for less than $63 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/thanks-to-amazon-jumping-the-gun-on-black-friday-this-quintessential-mobile-gaming-controller-for-xbox-cloud-gaming-is-now-available-for-less-than-usd63 EY4EDVYfpx2YV3PUbFbgtL Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:39:03 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ After years of waiting, Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" feature is going live today. Here's the list of 50 games available to buy and stream in the initial first wave. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/list-of-xbox-cloud-gaming-buy-to-own-games G9SyxWadvnzcbxVaU8DLYV Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:40 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Genshin Impact' launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 20, complete with extra bonuses to sweeten the deal ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/genshin-impact-launches-on-xbox-series-x-s-and-xbox-cloud-gaming-on-november-20-complete-with-extra-bonuses-to-sweeten-the-deal sswGA8j2WFe4UxiFDPACR Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:47:04 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:24:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I review mobile controllers and this is by far my favorite for Xbox Cloud Gaming — but I’m kicking myself for not waiting on these Marvel editions ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-review-mobile-controllers-and-this-is-by-far-my-favorite-for-xbox-cloud-gaming-but-im-kicking-myself-for-not-waiting-on-these-marvel-editions ysQqrVBtBWStPeBxkrkwzD Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:56:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming, despite Ubisoft owning the rights — but where's Diablo 4? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-is-coming-to-xbox-cloud-gaming-despite-ubisoft-owning-the-rights-but-wheres-diablo-4 VGLZD2qVzBeqSi6k3iLdnS Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:31:40 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here are some exclusive details on what Xbox Cloud Gaming "Bring Your Own Games" rollout will look like: Regions, game library size, access on iPhone, Android, and more. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-gaming-bring-your-own-games-faq ET4iybwPLLqrgSFa555RMC Sat, 12 Oct 2024 13:18:09 +0000 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:42:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred arrives on Nvidia Geforce Now today — but we still can't play on Xbox Cloud Gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/diablo-4-vessel-of-hatred-arrives-on-nvidia-geforce-now-today-while-we-still-cant-play-the-game-on-xbox-cloud-gaming CnfWDgghYka2ZPiLFAgm9e Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:53:32 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:39:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Black Ops 6 to launch into NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service on release day ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/black-ops-6-to-launch-into-nvidias-geforce-now-cloud-gaming-service-on-release-day PWdKpcxcHiyxcSeUNEkp9L Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:19:06 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:06:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ As Sony reveals the PS5 Pro, Xbox is quietly building a cloud gaming dominance that could see it lead a $40 billion industry in just ten years ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-has-a-solid-grip-on-the-cloud-streamed-gaming-market-cloud-gaming-set-to-expand-ten-fold-in-a-decade-to-dollar40-billion-with-xbox-playstation-and-nvidia-at-the-fore-analysis pRubnQfmvceNF4Roo5BJD8 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:03:52 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir G8 Galileo Plus review: A solid choice for Xbox Cloud Gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-gamesir-g8-galileo-plus-controller-is-a-solid-choice-for-xbox-cloud-gaming-and-it-even-fits-folding-phones sdZzptJbJ8ndtcVfcZodLE Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:08:28 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ HoYoverse gave us some details on how 'Genshin Impact' will work with Xbox Game Pass, as well as Xbox Cloud Gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/hoyoverse-gave-us-some-details-on-how-genshin-impact-will-work-with-xbox-game-pass-as-well-as-xbox-cloud-gaming ycNhViNC28Ctm4AMtHoFXk Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:32:53 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft claims Apple's stringent guidelines are barring cloud gaming services from the App Store: "Apple’s IAP commission fee is set at a level that is neither economically sustainable nor justifiable" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/microsoft-claims-apples-stringent-guidelines-are-barring-cloud-gaming-services-from-the-app-store TLafDwp8aPapx5PZAZ99nj Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:43:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Razer Kishi V2 is an iconic mobile controller perfect for Xbox Cloud Gaming — and it is ridiculously cheap right now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/razer-kishi-v2-prime-day-2024-deal UAAiyLdWa7yZcezZnpDCZZ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:01:20 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available with certain Amazon Fire TV Stick devices — here's what you need to know ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-gaming-is-now-available-with-certain-amazon-fire-tv-stick-devices-heres-what-you-need-to-know xSmdToqEVdAg8E7oeajbGh Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:47:16 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The expansion of Xbox gaming to Fire TV devices offers players another option," Microsoft surprisingly partners with Amazon to deliver Xbox Cloud Gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/amazon-fire-stick-xbox-cloud-partnership 6w7gKkPxxCmuhjP6BrfuA8 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:00:04 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ This new GameSir Xbox Cloud Gaming controller is lit — no literally ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dude-this-new-gamesir-xbox-cloud-gaming-controller-is-lit-no-literally sXKWnNCvKx5PWp4fsRMqpf Fri, 17 May 2024 12:49:49 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Grab the perfect Cloud Gaming controller with a $26 saving and play Xbox blockbusters anywhere ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/grab-the-perfect-cloud-gaming-controller-with-a-saving LCmqUiHwQ7YKzfQysHj4Ma Mon, 13 May 2024 16:13:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to put Xbox Cloud Gaming on the Steam Deck ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/how-to-put-xbox-cloud-gaming-on-the-steam-deck cd5bco8kzdRVK5Rez5rAH5 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:39:39 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Quake 2, State of Decay 2, and more get mouse and keyboard support on Xbox Cloud Gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/quake-2-state-of-decay-2-and-more-get-mouse-and-keyboard-support-on-xbox-cloud-gaming H7LWPCoCBECs7yHkiLnJuj Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:32:13 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung follows Microsoft with a licensed controller for its dedicated Gaming Hub, and pre-orders are already out of stock ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/samsung-follows-microsoft-licensed-controller-gaming-hub BYrErVhf5SssALisVxvSrC Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:18:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Playing Call of Duty or Crash Team Rumble in Europe? You're going to see a new pop-up screen soon. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/playing-call-of-duty-or-crash-team-rumble-in-europe-youre-going-to-see-a-new-pop-up-screen-soon 4WXaWrhWazZe588sxQRyy7 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:24:38 +0000