Microsoft is extensively testing its cloud-based gaming project named ‘Microsoft Project xCloud’ this service was introduced during X019 and was available in preview phase since October in selected countries and Indian audience was quite ragged to get their hands-on this cloud-based gaming service from the house of Microsoft.
Now an official from xCloud department has confirmed that Microsoft is all set to introduce this cloud gaming platform for Indian users very soon in partnership with Jio, one of the largest telecom operators in India. Other details will be share very soon.
The official also said that ‘To use this cloud-based gaming service one must have a stable and high-speed connection so as to avoid frame drops and lags.’ It was not possible to attain such a high level of dynamic range and network stability before the launch of Jio-Gigafiber i.e. A broadband internet service from the house of Jio.
The development for xCloud infrastructure was started from the moment when Jio Gigafiber was unveiled in India during Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries in 2019. Teams from Reliance Jio and Microsoft were seen working closely to start this service in India.
This announcement was expected to be made during Game Developers Conference but the event was postponed because of the COVID-19 epidemic and a live stream of the event is to due for next week from 16th of March to 18th of March.
Currently, the service is only available in preview phase restricted to certain regions. By making use of this service one can adore PC based games on their Android and iOS devices with help of a Xbox Controller with Bluetooth and a strong internet connection. The service already vaunts a wide library of games including Borderlands 2, Devil May Cry 5, Tekken 7, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Subnautica, Gears 5, Hitman and many more.
Let’s cross our fingers and wait for early launch of this service in India. So we can get our hands on this revolution in mobile and console gaming industry.
