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Microsoft Retires Xbox Cloud Gaming on 2020 Samsung TVs Amid Broader Service Cuts
gaming9 days ago

Microsoft Retires Xbox Cloud Gaming on 2020 Samsung TVs Amid Broader Service Cuts

Microsoft is ending support for Xbox Cloud Gaming on 2020 Samsung Smart TVs starting November 3, 2026, citing compatibility issues with the TV operating system. This move follows the recent implementation of monthly hour caps for Game Pass subscribers and a shift toward pay-as-you-go cloud access. While Microsoft frames the change as a technical necessity, critics argue it signals a retreat from its previous 'everything is an Xbox' strategy due to high infrastructure costs and AI-driven resource demands.

via Windows Central|
#cloud-streaming#game-pass#gaming
Xbox Game Pass could drop day-one titles in major 2027 overhaul
technology23 days ago

Xbox Game Pass could drop day-one titles in major 2027 overhaul

A ResetEra leak claims Xbox Game Pass will undergo a major 2027 overhaul that would remove day-one releases and cloud streaming, introduce three tiers (including an ad-supported option) with new pricing, and leave online multiplayer and family-plan specifics to be announced, though Microsoft says no changes are planned today and a rollout could occur between February and April 2027.

via Eurogamer.net|
#ad-supported-tier#cloud-streaming#day-one-games
Microsoft Tests Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming With Non-Interruptive Ads
technology2 months ago

Microsoft Tests Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming With Non-Interruptive Ads

Microsoft is piloting an ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier that lets players stream select games for free in exchange for watching ads; ads appear before a session but do not interrupt gameplay, with an initial one-hour limit and support for games users already own. The test is optional, and users can bypass ads by subscribing to Game Pass or buying games. The move aims to lower access costs and broaden audiences, and Microsoft plans to refine the feature based on feedback amid broader company restructuring.

via GameSpot|
#ads-in-gaming#cloud-streaming#game-pass
Xbox Tests Free Ad-Supported Cloud Gaming for Insiders
news2 months ago

Xbox Tests Free Ad-Supported Cloud Gaming for Insiders

Xbox is running a limited test of free ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders, letting players stream certain owned titles for up to an hour on supported devices with pre-session ads (about two minutes total); players can extend sessions by watching more ads, a move meant to make streaming more affordable while keeping gameplay uninterrupted.

via Kotaku|
#ads#cloud-streaming#free
PS6 Leaks Hint at Cloud-First Streaming, AI Upscales, and a New Horror Project
gaming5 months ago

PS6 Leaks Hint at Cloud-First Streaming, AI Upscales, and a New Horror Project

MP1st reports early PS6 details: cloud streaming infrastructure is moving to PCIe Gen5 NVMe with cross-gen asset work for PS5/PS6 and an emphasis on social apps; a next-gen Unreal Engine 5 horror shooter with motion capture is in development (with Firesprite's rumored Project Heartbreak); Sony is expanding AI via PSSR and ML hiring, signaling AI-driven visuals across future hardware, plus speculative SAVANT haptics for a new controller.

via MP1st|
#ai-upscaling#cloud-streaming#gaming
Amazon Luna Ditches Per-Game Purchases and Refunds as It Reboots Focus
technology6 months ago

Amazon Luna Ditches Per-Game Purchases and Refunds as It Reboots Focus

Amazon Luna will stop selling individual games and third-party subscriptions, and on June 10 it will remove access to games you purchased through Luna with no refunds. You may still play those games if linked to Ubisoft, EA, or other stores, but otherwise you’ll need native hardware or another streaming option to access them. The move underscores Luna’s ongoing struggles and a pivot toward casual games behind new sub‑tiers, underscoring the risks of buying titles via streaming services instead of downloading or owning them offline.

via Kotaku|
#amazon-luna#cloud-streaming#game-subscriptions
PS Portal Elevates Cloud Streaming With 1080p High Quality Mode
technology6 months ago

PS Portal Elevates Cloud Streaming With 1080p High Quality Mode

Sony’s PS Portal gains a meaningful upgrade with a new 1080p High Quality mode that boosts streaming bitrate from 15 Mbps to 25 Mbps, delivering noticeably sharper image quality, especially for Remote Play. Cloud streaming has grown quickly since PS Plus Premium expanded access in late 2025, with January 2026 cloud users up 162% year over year and more than half of Portal users on Premium. The improvement is well-received, though questions remain about continued enhancements and whether Sony will push native handheld capabilities alongside cloud streaming.

via Notebookcheck|
#cloud-streaming#playstation-plus-premium#ps-portal
PlayStation Portal Gets Major Updates and Deals Ahead of Christmas
technology10 months ago

PlayStation Portal Gets Major Updates and Deals Ahead of Christmas

Sony's PlayStation Portal has seen continuous updates that expand its game library and features, but it remains a streaming-only device heavily dependent on high-speed internet, which limits its portability and effectiveness. The article argues that Sony needs to develop a dedicated, native handheld console—similar to Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck—to truly compete in the portable gaming market, especially as the current cloud-based approach faces significant connectivity challenges.

via WIRED|
#cloud-streaming#gaming-hardware#handheld-console