On Thursday, a Microsoft spokesperson showed Windows Central that the company still runs on a streaming device only. It’s based on hardware dedicated to Xbox Cloud Gaming, codenamed Keystone, but is rarely in a position to reveal it publicly.
This update validates a leak in March that appeared as “Keystone” in a list of Microsoft operating systems. The head of the gaming division, Phil Spencer, alluded to Microsoft’s reaction to the Chromecast in 2020, and the company showed the progress of such a device in the past. year. The news followed earlier rumors about a $99 box or streaming device.
Currently, Game Pass subscribers can stream games to an Xbox, mobile device, or almost any PC. However, Microsoft believes it can still gain subscribers through hardware that can stream to TVs for a fraction of the value of an Xbox.
The device can become a stick, dongle, or small set-top box that runs an edition of the Xbox operating system. In addition to game streaming, you can also use entertainment apps that are already available on Xbox, such as Netflix and Apple TV. Whatever Microsoft brings to this market, it’s safe to assume we may not see it this year.
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