Xbox Cloud Gaming will be available for owners of select Fire TV devices thanks to a partnership between Microsoft and Amazon that brings the Xbox software to the platform. This collaboration is an important step in Microsoft’s plan to lessen reliance on traditional gaming consoles by increasing the accessibility of Xbox games across a variety of platforms.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: A Gateway to Cloud Gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available to Fire TV TV owners in over 25 countries that subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. More specifically, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Fire TV Stick 4K versions from 2023 will support the Xbox software. To begin playing, users need to connect a Bluetooth wireless controller, install the Xbox software, authenticate onto their account, or purchase an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
Increasing Ecosystem Size
Microsoft has already worked with digital behemoths to increase the Xbox app’s user base. Microsoft declared in 2022 that Samsung’s more recent smart TVs and monitors, such as the Odyssey Ark, would support the Xbox app. Furthermore, Quest VR headset customers may now stream games through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate thanks to a partnership between Microsoft and Meta.
The Xbox app for Fire TV devices was announced not long after a patent for Project Keystone, an abandoned Xbox hardware project that was supposed have been limited to cloud gaming, was found. Microsoft is still dedicated to creating a global environment for Xbox Cloud Gaming, which will enable users to access it through streaming devices and smart TVs, even in light of this cancellation.
The Fire TV Experience
The 2023 Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max are the only Fire TV Stick models that are currently compatible with the Xbox app. To play, users will need a controller that is compatible with Bluetooth, like the Luna gamepad from Amazon. Even while compatible gamepads cost about $30 and Fire TV sticks start at $49.99, buying this configuration is still far less expensive than buying an Xbox console.
It’s crucial to remember that not every Xbox Game Pass title can be streamed over the cloud. The campaign mode of Halo Infinite, Palworld, Sea of Thieves, and other well-known games can all be streamed, however the entire catalog is not available. Fallout 3, Fallout 4, Fallout: New Vegas, and Fallout 76 are among the titles from the Fallout series that are available for cloud streaming via Game Pass.
Fallout’s Resurgence
The success of the live-action “Fallout” series, which debuted on Amazon Prime in April, has contributed to the Fallout franchise’s recent increase in popularity. Both Microsoft and Amazon were unprepared for this comeback, which has raised interest in Fallout games. It’s interesting to note that as a result of this cross-promotion, Fallout 4 and Fallout 76 were able to place in the top 25 best-sellers on the PlayStation shop, demonstrating Microsoft’s distinct standing in the video game industry.
Microsoft’s New Approach -integration of Xbox Cloud Gaming
Microsoft’s approach reveals a change in the conventional storyline of the console war. Through the integration of Xbox Cloud Gaming into several platforms, including those of competitors, Microsoft is rethinking how it approaches the market. Instead of viewing rival systems like the PlayStation 5 and Amazon’s media ecosystem as competitors, Microsoft sees them as chances to increase Xbox’s market share.
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