A preview version of Microsoft’s Project xCloud game streaming service will launch in October, according to Xbox head Phil Spencer.
Players will also be able to choose between streaming fromMicrosoft‘s data centres, or using their ownXbox Oneconsole as a personal server.
At theXboxE3 conference, Spencer stated: “There’s a new platform feature: console streaming.
“It turns your Xbox One into your own personal and free xCloud server. Whether you’re using a console at our data centre or your console at home, this October you’ll be able to use our hybrid gaming cloud to play your games wherever you go.
“Where you play is now entirely your choice: you decide.”
Spencer also revealed that E3 attendees will be the first to test the service publicly before it rolls out later in the year.
“Two months ago we connected all Xbox developers toProject xCloud,” he stated. “Today we invite those of you here at E3 for our first public hands-on of Project xCloud to experience the freedom to play right here at the show.”
xCloud was initially revealed at E3 2018. In May 2019Phil Spencerstated that the technology had reached a stage thatMicrosoft employees could test it at homein a real world environment.
Microsoft andSonyalso recentlyannounced a strategic partnershipin which Sony will use Microsoft’s server tech for its gaming and content streaming services.
