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Xbox is determined to keep cloud gaming alive, and Microsoft has just partnered to put its games on Fire TV devices. More than 25 countries will be able to play games “directly from the Xbox app on select Fire TV devices. “through cloud gaming”, opening up a whole new realm for video game audiences.
It may come as a surprise to some, but not everyone owns a gaming console or PC, and streaming games directly to an affordable, easy-to-get device is rarely a bad idea. Compared to things like Stadia, where their only use is to stream games, I see this partnership working well.
Only the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Fire TV Stick 4K will be able to use this feature, which means it’s probably one of the cheapest tactics to get into AAA gaming these days. You’ll want a few other things; a Bluetooth controller and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription ($16. 99 pcm), which looks a lot more lucrative after this month’s Xbox Showcase.
Some notable games that can be accessed on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate streaming features are Hellblade 2, Starfield, and Fallout 4.
I find it quite interesting that, as part of the component’s marketing material, someone is shown using a regular TV remote to launch Fallout 76. Hell, this might make the game fun for once.
Amaar loves old-fashioned hardware and boring games with more words than action, which is why he writes about them daily.