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Microsoft is Building an Online Streaming Service Modeled after Netflix for Xbox Games

Microsoft is building an online streaming service similar to Netflix for video games. It promises to bring console-quality gaming to any device'.



The Redmond-based company claims players will be capable of streaming blockbuster movies to their Xbox, laptop or smartphone.



It is unclear if users will have to pay for games individually or if they will be able access the entire library for a monthly fee for services like video on-demand.



Microsoft doesn't believe streaming will replace dedicated consoles completely, but the company teased that new Xbox hardware was in the development.



Microsoft is developing a Netflix-style streaming video game service that will bring console-style gaming to all devices. The firm also announced 50 new games to fans during its E3 presentation, setting a new record for the Redmond-based firm.



Phil Spencer, Xbox boss revealed the coming video game streaming service claims to allow users to play console-quality games on any device.



Executive President of Gaming Phil Spencer revealed Microsoft's plans to launch a cloud-based service at its press conference at the video game expo E3 in Los Angeles.



Spencer said: 'Our cloud engineers are working on a game streaming network to enable console-quality gaming on any device.



"We are dedicated to improving your gaming experience everywhere you play - on your Xbox, your PC, and even your mobile."



Cloud Gaming is a way for players to gain access to a vast library of titles without needing to download or install each one.



Cloud gaming can allow console-quality video games to run on smaller devices, such as smartphones, as all the heavy lifting is done on servers, not the device that is used by the player.



This is quite different from traditional console games that must process all data locally on the disk, and consequently require high-end chipsets.



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Xbox director Spencer hasn't revealed a launch date for the service during his presentation, but he has previously teased that Microsoft's game streaming service could arrive in 2020.



The company isn't the first to show an interest in a streaming service for games as rival PlayStation already offering players the chance to stream titles to their devices.



PlayStation Now is a subscription service that costs PS12.99 ($20 per month) and allows users to stream more than 500 titles on their PlayStation 4 or Windows PC.



After it acquired rival services Gaikai, OnLive, and Sony, Sony launched its cloud gaming platform.
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However, despite its primary emphasis on streaming video games, Microsoft has not abandoned its hardware plans.



It is unclear if players will need to pay for individual titles or the possibility of being able to access the entire library for a single monthly fee, similar to Netflix.



Microsoft has revealed plans to build Xbox hardware with new consoles being developed, despite teaser of a streaming service.



Xbox boss Phil Spencer remained tight-lipped on any specifics about the forthcoming console, however, the executive did reveal that backwards-compatibility with older video games would play significant role for the new hardware



Phil Spencer used the E3 keynote to reveal the sequel to the Xbox One, with hints that Microsoft could have multiple new consoles in the pipeline.



The same team that produced incredible performance with Xbox One X is deep into architecting the next Xbox consoles, where we will fulfill our promise to set the benchmark for console gaming,' he said.



Spencer remained tight-lipped on any specifics about the console, however, the executive did reveal that backwards-compatibility with Xbox One games would play significant role for the new hardware.



Eurogamer was told by him: "When you think about the next generation of hardware, many of the big, massive games that people are currently playing will still exist when the next hardware arrives."



You won't see a "2" at the middle of these games, because people are trying to take you to the next version. In the old model of games being shipped being played, then going away - and that was the only aspect of the games - a console change was an easy step-function.



"We tried it with Minecraft. We didn't release Minecraft 2 on Xbox One to try to make everyone move to the next console because that's not what Minecraft users would like to see. They simply want Minecraft to improve.



"When you think about Fortnite and PUBG you think about the large games and ecosystems that will be available when new hardware is released players will want to play these games, and it's important for us to support them.



Microsoft has announced Halo Infinite, a new installment in the popular Halo series. This will be available on Xbox-branded consoles.



In addition, Microsoft showcased a record 50 brand new games to its fans during its E3 presentation.



The company ripped the wraps off of a selection of exclusive titles, including new entries in its Halo and Gears of War series.



Spencer spoke of the company's "most diverse gaming portfolio" as the new list of games.


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