Microsoft Is Developing An Online Streaming Service Like Netflix For Xbox Games

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

The company, based in Redmond, claims that players will be in a position to stream blockbuster films to their Xbox laptop, smartphone or laptop.

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

Microsoft does not believe that streaming will replace dedicated consoles Microsoft is also teasing that new Xbox hardware is already in development.

Microsoft is developing a Netflix-style streaming video service that will bring console-quality gaming to all devices. During its E3 presentation, Microsoft announced 50 new games for fans - a record for the company based in Redmond.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer also teased the coming streaming video games service, which he claims will be able to 'unlock console-quality gaming for any device'

Executive President of Gaming Phil Spencer revealed Microsoft's plans to develop an online service during its press conference during the video game expo E3 in Los Angeles.

Spencer said: 'Our cloud engineers are working on a gaming streaming network that will enable console-quality gaming on any device.

'We are dedicated to perfecting your experience wherever you wish to play - on your Xbox or PC, and your smartphone.'

This approach, known as Cloud Gaming, allows players to access a huge library of games without having to download or install every game.

Cloud gaming allows console-quality video games to run on much less powerful devices, like smartphones, as all the heavy lifting is handled by a server, not by the device used by the player.

This is quite different from traditional video console games, that have to process everything on the disc locally and therefore require powerful chipsets as well as fan systems.

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Xbox director Spencer didn't reveal the date of launch for the service on-stage, although Spencer has previously hinted that Microsoft's game streaming could be available prior to 2020.

Rival PlayStation isn't alone one with an interest in streaming games. Rival PlayStation also offers the option to stream games to your devices.

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

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

Microsoft hasn't abandoned its hardware plans, despite the focus being on streaming videogames.

It's unclear if players will need to pay to access specific titles, or will be able to play the entire library for a monthly fee, much like Netflix

Microsoft has revealed plans to create Xbox hardware, with new consoles in the works despite teasers 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 tease the Xbox One's sequel and suggested that Microsoft could have a number of new consoles in development.

He stated that the same team that delivered an unbeatable performance with Xbox One X was deeply into designing the next Xbox consoles. This will allow them to 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 is going to be released, a lot of the massive, huge games we play today are still going to exist when the next hardware comes out.

There isn't an "2" in the middle of these games, because people are trying to take you to the next version. In the old model of games being shipped, getting played and then being removed - and that was the case for all games - a console change was an easy step-function.

"We tried it with Minecraft. We didn't ship Minecraft 2 on Xbox One to try to make everyone move to the next console, because that's not what Minecraft players are looking for. They want Minecraft to get better.

If you look at games like PUBG and Fortnite and think about these massive games and ecosystems that'll be available, when new hardware is released, players are still going to want to play those games and it's going be crucial for us as platforms to be able to support these games.'

Microsoft has revealed Halo Infinite which is a brand new entry to its wildly popular Halo series. It will be available on Xbox-branded consoles.

Microsoft also presented a record number of new games for its players during its E3 presentation.

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

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

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