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Microsoft is Building a Netflix-like Streaming Service for Xbox Games

Microsoft is building a Netflix-style streaming service for video games that promises to bring 'console-quality gaming to any device'.



The Redmond-based company claims players will be in a position to stream blockbuster films to their Xbox laptop, smartphone or computer.



It's unclear whether players will be required to pay for the specific games, or be capable of accessing the entire library for a monthly cost similar to video on demand services.



Microsoft does not believe that streaming will replace dedicated consoles completely However, the company teased that a new Xbox hardware was in the works.



Microsoft is working on a Netflix-style streaming service for video games that is expected to bring 'console-quality gaming to any device'. During its E3 presentation, Microsoft also revealed 50 new games to fans - an unprecedented feat for the Redmond-based firm.



Xbox boss Phil Spencer also teased the coming video game streaming service which he claims will be able to 'unlock console-quality gaming for any device'



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



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



We are committed to enhancing your experience wherever you wish to play - your Xbox PC, your Xbox, and your smartphone.'



Cloud Gaming is a way for players to have access to a vast library of games without having to download or install every one.



Cloud gaming lets console-quality games to run on devices with less power, such as smartphones. All the heavy lifting is done on a server and not on the device being used by the player.



This is very different than traditional video console games which must process all data locally on the disk, and therefore require high-end chipsets.



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Xbox director Spencer didn't reveal the date of launch for the service in his keynote, however he has previously teased that Microsoft's game streaming could arrive in 2020.



Rival PlayStation isn't alone one that is interested in streaming games. Rival PlayStation also offers the option of streaming games to your devices.



PlayStation Now is a subscription service that costs PS12.99 ($20 per month) and lets users 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.



But despite its emphasis on streaming video games, Microsoft has not abandoned its hardware plans.



It's unclear if players will need to pay to access individual titles, or whether they will be able to access the entire library for a flat monthly cost, similar to Netflix



Microsoft has announced plans to build Xbox hardware with new consoles in the works, 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 tease the follow-up to the Xbox One, with hints that Microsoft could have multiple new consoles in the works.



The same team that delivered 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 added.



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.



The Eurogamer reporter said: 'As you consider the next generation of hardware that is going to arrive, many of the huge, massive games that people play today are still going to exist when the next hardware comes out.



There's no "2" at the end of all these games, because people are trying to get you to the next version. In the old model of games shipping, getting played and then going away - which was the main goal of the games - a console switch was an easy step-function.



'We went through it with Minecraft. We didn't ship Minecraft 2 on Xbox One to try to force everyone to switch to the next console, because this isn't what Minecraft users would like to see. They simply want Minecraft to improve.



"When you look at Fortnite and PUBG, you think about the vast ecosystems and games that will be out there, when new hardware arrives the players will continue to play these games and it's crucial for us to be able to support them.



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Microsoft also showcased an unprecedented number of new games to its fans during its E3 presentation.



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



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


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