Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming platform has arrived, and you can participate in the beta with any Mac or iOS device running a Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Apple Safari web browser.
Following several months of limited beta testing, Microsoft has officially launched the public and open beta of the platform, which includes support in Safari on iPhone and iPad for playing a subset of Xbox Game Pass games by streaming them from the cloud.
Microsoft announced the launch via its blog, touting that users can play “over 100 high-quality console games” directly in your browser with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and a compatible controller:
Starting today, Xbox Cloud Gaming is available to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with Windows 10 PCs and Apple phones and tablets, via browser, across 22 countries. If you’re a member or want to become a member, simply go to xbox.com/play on Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Safari on your PC or mobile device to start playing hundreds of games from the Xbox Game Pass library.
Microsoft says that cloud gaming on Xbox.com is supported on iPhone and iPad devices running iOS 14.4 or higher. Other requirements include a 10Mbps minimum internet connection and a Bluetooth or USB controller. The company also touts improvements to the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience, and stated that it would be streaming at 1080p at frame rates up to 60fps.
An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription retails for $14.99 per month, although you can get your first three months for $1 as part of a limited-time promotion.
If you’ve had a chance to participate in the beta, please let us know about your experience in the comments.
Via 9to5Mac and news.xbox.com