Microsoft’s xCloud saw its full rollout on Android devices in 2020 and has since made its mark as one of the better cloud streaming platforms available. Now it looks like pretty soon Apple and PC users will get to join in on the fun as sources within Microsoft have stated that testing for xCloud is picking up momentum.
According to a report from The Verge, Microsoft has begun internally testing the PC version of their cloud streaming service. This testing will also pave the way for xCloud to also be playable on iPhones and iPad. Sadly, this testing will not extend to Apple’s Mac line of products since xCloud will only be running on Chromium-based browsers such as Edge, Chrome, and Opera.
scoop: here's a first look at Microsoft's xCloud for the web. Streaming Xbox games to your browser is coming soon, and to iPhone and iPads. Details here: https://t.co/eDlLbyMAUL pic.twitter.com/Txskna7Mza
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) February 15, 2021
The launcher for this version of xCloud looks mostly identical to the Android version and seems as though it will also function in the same way. Judging by the screens provided, it looks to utilize essentially the same UI that Xbox GamePass has adopted across all of its current platforms. So if you’re already familiar with the look and deal of the Android version, then you will likely be right at home on the PC or iOS versions.
Microsoft is planning to unveil a public version of the web browser version of xCloud sometime this coming spring. So it won’t be long until PC players will have a chance to dive into Microsoft’s newest frontier. While support on iPhone and iPad is likely to follow shortly after.
