10 months ago
Microsoft Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches in India
Microsoft has brought a new way to play video games to India called Xbox Cloud Gaming.
This means you can play many exciting games right on your phone, computer, or even your smart TV without needing a big, expensive Xbox console.
It's like watching a movie online, but you're controlling the action in a game!
To use it, you need a good internet connection and a special Xbox Game Pass subscription.
There are different subscription plans with varying numbers of games.
You can use controllers like the ones for Xbox and PlayStation, or even your keyboard and mouse.
Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices can also access the service through the Xbox app.
This new service aims to make playing games easier and available on more devices for everyone in India.
Xbox Cloud Gaming has launched in India, making it the 29th global market for the service.
Players can stream hundreds of games from the cloud to devices like consoles, PCs, smartphones, smart TVs, and Amazon Fire TV devices.
Access requires a high-speed internet connection, a compatible Bluetooth controller, and an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Various Xbox Game Pass subscription tiers are available in India, with prices starting at Rs. 499 per month for the Essential plan.
The service supports controller input, mouse/keyboard for some PC games, and touch controls for select mobile titles, aiming for broad device compatibility.
- Who
- Microsoft
- What
- Launched Xbox Cloud Gaming in India, allowing streaming of hundreds of games across various devices via Xbox Game Pass.
- Where
- India
- When
- Officially launched recently (specific date not mentioned, but implied to be current)
- Why
- To make gaming more accessible to everyone, everywhere, by allowing players to stream games on devices they already own without needing dedicated hardware.
Subscription Tiers
Included Benefits
Game Access
Subscription Tiers
Essential tier (Rs. 499/month) offers over 50 games. Premium (Rs. 699) and Ultimate (Rs. 1,389) include hundreds of titles and day-one releases.
Included Benefits
The Ultimate tier includes hundreds of titles and day-one releases, with in-game rewards for specific titles.
Online Services
Subscription Tiers
Essential tier includes online multiplayer and other benefits.
Included Benefits
Ultimate tier offers cloud streaming, online multiplayer, and access to a large game library.
Key facts
- Service
- Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Market
- India
- Parent Company
- Microsoft
- Game Access Method
- Stream games via cloud with Xbox Game Pass subscription
- Subscription Tiers (India)
- Essential (Rs. 499), Premium (Rs. 699), Ultimate (Rs. 1,389), PC Game Pass (Rs. 939)
- Required Connection
- High-speed internet
- Controller Support
- Bluetooth controllers (Xbox Wireless Controller, DualSense, DualShock 4), mouse/keyboard for some PC games, touch controls for select mobile titles
- Supported Devices
- Xbox consoles, PCs, smartphones, handhelds, Amazon Fire TV, select LG and Samsung Smart TVs
Timeline
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Xbox Cloud Gaming now live in India, no console needed.
Quotes
Microsoft
The Windows-maker
“With Xbox Cloud Gaming, players have other benefits too, such as the ability to play games they own from the Stream your own game collection across supported devices, and connect to play with others from a shared library of games, whether they’re on the other side of the world or sitting right next to you.”
indianexpress.com
“Dedicated support channels and in-app guidance make it easy for new players to jump in.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
Xbox Cloud Gaming Launched In India: Full Setup Guide For Smartphones, PCs And Smart TVs
Microsoft rolls out Xbox Cloud Gaming in India: How to set up, list of supported devices
Microsoft Launches Xbox Cloud Gaming In India: Full Plans, Compatibility And How To Play
Xbox Cloud Gaming Debuts in India Step- by- Step Setup Guide for All Devices
