Steam Deck Will Microsoft xCloud Game Streaming 265q54 Xbox Head Phil Spencer Says

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By Akhil Arora | Updated: 16 August 2021 12:24 IST

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Steam Deck

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Steam Deck launch date is in December 2021
It starts at $399 in US / £349 in UK / €419 in EU
Steam Deck, xCloud are not officially in India

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Steam Deck will be able to run Microsoft's xCloud game streaming service, Xbox chief Phil Spencer has confirmed. xCloud is short for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Currently available in beta with Xbox Game Ultimate, Microsoft's xCloud offers over a hundred console games on PCs via the Internet and without the need for console-level hardware. Spencer didn't say how this would work but given that the Steam Deck is essentially a miniature PC, it's not far-fetched at all. But what remains to be seen is whether xCloud will run on Steam Deck's custom Linux OS, or if you'll need to install Microsoft Windows first.

“Was [at xCloud works well. Congrats [to the Steam Deck] team.”

Microsoft's xCloud becomes the first game streaming service to be officially confirmed for on the Steam Deck, available for reservations now and shipping starting December. This also expands the capabilities of the Steam Deck, which is otherwise limited by its hardware potential. Steam Deck's xCloud will allow it to run more demanding titles, such as the Forza Horizon 5. It's too early to say whether xCloud will offer 60fps on the Steam Deck, which usually targets 30fps at HD resolution — its 7-inch touchscreen has a 1280 x 800 resolution.

The Steam Deck can also output Xbox Game Ultimate subscribers.

Steam Deck iPad, and Windows 10. It's not available in India.

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