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Gamers must wait for a little longer to play on Microsoft xCloud even though it is available

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CIO Bulletin
2021-08-10

Tech giant Microsoft is all set to bring its cloud gaming services to Windows Pc. Microsoft xCloud will make its debut on Windows PC through the Xbox app, and as of now, it is made available only for testers who have signed up for the insider program. Gamers who use Windows Pcs must firstly update their app and connect to the controller via USB or Bluetooth to access the games available from the PC. The newly updated app has a new section called for cloud games, and gamers will have access to all the games available on the cloud gaming service on the web.

To help the users get started with the same, Microsoft has also added some new features to the app. The new features include social features to stay connected easily with friends, easy-to-access info on network status and controller, and the option to invite people to play together. These features are also available for gamers who haven't installed the games. The test app is available in more than 20 countries, and you must signup for the Windows Gaming preview to be able to play the games. The latest cloud games are available on the Game Pass section, and users can now continue playing the game they started on a cloud or console.