Microsoft Is Building A Netflixstyle Streaming Service For Xbox Games

Microsoft is working on a Netflix-style streaming video service for video games. It promises 'console-quality gameplay to any device'.

The Redmond-based company claims that gamers will be able stream blockbuster films to their Xbox laptop, desktop, or smartphone.

It is not clear if players will be required to pay for each game or whether they will be able to access the entire library for a monthly charge, such as video on-demand.

Microsoft doesn't believe streaming will completely replace dedicated consoles However, the company teased that new Xbox hardware was in the works.

Microsoft is developing a streaming service that resembles Netflix for video games that promises to bring 'console-quality gaming to any device'. mini blog The firm also announced 50 new games to fans during its E3 presentation - an all-time record for the company based in Redmond.

Phil Spencer, Xbox boss, teased the future video game streaming service that claimed to allow gamers to play console-quality games on any device.

Executive President of Gaming Phil Spencer revealed Microsoft's plans to develop a cloud-based service at its press conference at video game Expo E3 in Los Angeles.

Spencer said: 'Our cloud engineers are building an online gaming network that will enable console-quality gaming on any device.

We are committed to enhancing your experience everywhere you want to play - your Xbox or PC, and your smartphone.'

Cloud Gaming is a way for players to have access to a huge library of games without having to download or install every one.

Cloud gaming lets console-quality games to run on devices with less power, such as smartphones. All the heavy lifting is done on a server , not on the device being used by the player.

This is very different than traditional console games that must process all data locally on the disk and thus require powerful chipsets.

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Xbox director Spencer did not announce an exact date for the launch of the service in his keynote, however Spencer has teased previously that Microsoft's game streaming service could be launched in 2020.

The company isn't the only one with an interest in game streaming services. Rival PlayStation also offers the option to stream games to your devices.

Dubbed PlayStation Now, the subscription service costs PS12.99 ($20) a month. It lets users stream more than 500 titles on their Sony PS4 or Windows PC.

After it bought rival services Gaikai, OnLive, and Sony, Sony launched its cloud gaming platform.

However, despite its primary focus on streaming video games, Microsoft has not abandoned its hardware plans.

It's not clear if users will have to pay to access specific titles, or if they will be able to play the entire library for a monthly fee, like Netflix

Microsoft has announced plans to develop Xbox hardware with new consoles in the works, despite teaser of streaming services.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer remained tight-lipped on any specifics about the forthcoming console, however, the executive did reveal that backwards-compatibility with older video games would play significant role for the new hardware

Phil Spencer used the E3 keynote to announce the sequel to the Xbox One, with hints that Microsoft might have a variety of new consoles planned.

He said that the same team that provided unparalleled performance with Xbox One X was deeply into designing the next Xbox consoles. This will allow them to once again be able to fulfill their commitment to console gaming.

Spencer remained tight-lipped on any specifics about the console, however, the executive did reveal that backwards-compatibility with Xbox One games would play significant role for the new hardware.

He told Eurogamer: "As you think about this next wave of hardware that eventually will arrive, many of the large, large games people are playing currently will exist when the next hardware comes out.

'You're not likely to see a "2" after all that games, since people are trying to take you to the next version of those games. In the older model of games being shipped being played, and then moving away switching consoles was an easy step-function.

We went through it with Minecraft. We didn't launch Minecraft 2 on Xbox One to try to compel everybody to move to the next console, because this isn't what Minecraft players would like to see. They want Minecraft to get better.

'When you look at games like PUBG and Fortnite and think about these massive games and ecosystems that will be available, when new hardware comes, people will still want to play these games, and it's going to be important for us as platforms to be able to support these games.'

Microsoft has unveiled Halo Infinite, a new installment in its wildly popular Halo series. This will only be available on Xbox-branded consoles

Elsewhere, Microsoft showcased a record 50 new games for fans during its E3 presentation.

The company has released a range of exclusive titles, including brand new entries in its Halo and Gears of War series.

Spencer described the company's "most diverse gaming portfolio" as the newest list of games.