What is Xbox Cloud Gaming?
Xbox Cloud Gaming, formerly Project xCloud, is a cloud gaming service that allows you to play Xbox games on various devices, making gamers’ experiences handy for all. You can now play Xbox games on phones, tablets, computers, and Xbox consoles.
It uses Microsoft’s Azure cloud infrastructure to stream games to your device, so the hassle of downloading or installing games is now over.
How To Use Xbox Cloud Gaming In South Africa
How do you get Xbox xCloud?
Xbox Cloud Gaming is available as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which costs $14.99 monthly. With Game Pass Ultimate, you can access a library of over 100 games, including Xbox Game Studios titles, on your PC, Xbox console, and mobile devices.
To get started, you only need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and a device that meets the system requirements. Once you have those things, you can follow these steps to start playing:
- Open the Xbox app on your device.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Select the “Cloud Gaming” tab.
- Select the game you want to play.
- Click the “Play” button.
Devices that support xCloud
Here are the devices that support Xbox xCloud:
- Phones: Android phones and iPhones with at least Android 6.0 or iOS 13.0 and Bluetooth 4.0.
- Tablets: Android tablets and iPads with at least Android 6.0 or iOS 13.0 and Bluetooth 4.0.
- Computers: Windows 10 PCs and Macs with at least Windows 10 version 2004 or macOS Catalina.
- Xbox consoles: Xbox One S or newer consoles.
To check if your specific device is supported, you can use the xCloud compatibility checker.
Here are some of the requirements for using xCloud:
- A stable internet connection with at least 10 Mbps download speed.
- A controller. You can use an Xbox controller, a third-party controller, or the touch controls on your device.
- An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Xbox Cloud Gaming is available as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which costs $14.99 monthly.
How to play Xbox xCloud?
Here are the steps on how to play Xbox xCloud:
- Sign up for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. You can sign up for a free trial here.
- Download the Xbox app
- Sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Find the “Cloud Gaming” tab. Check out the list of games available.
- Once you have selected a game, Play!
You can also use the xCloud website to play games on your computer.
How many games are available on xCloud?
There are over 100 games available on Xbox(xCloud), including various genres, such as action, adventure, racing, sports, and strategy. Some of the most popular games on xCloud are:
- Forza Horizon 5
- Halo Infinite
- Sea of Thieves
- Minecraft
- Stardew Valley
- Red Fall
- Among Us
How can you play xCloud in countries where it is not available
PureVPN’s gaming VPN is there to your rescue! You can play games from any corner of the globe! All you need to do is:
- Sign up for PureVPN.
- Download and install the app on your Android device
- Connect to a server where xCloud is available.
You can also get PureVPN’s region-specific Dedicated IP and enjoy instant access to the unavailable games in your region.
Viola, you’re all set. Once connected to a server where the game is available, you can conveniently play games available on Xbox xCloud from anywhere in the world.
Is cloud gaming supported in South Africa?
GeForce Now cloud gaming service gets South African server — adds Rain as the provider. Observant MyBroadband community members have spotted that you can select Rain as a service provider when signing into Nvidia’s GeForce Now game streaming service.
Does xCloud work in South Africa?
Microsoft’s cloud streaming service launched this month for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, but South Africa didn’t make the party list.