Microsoft Is Developing A Netflix-like Streaming Service For Xbox Games

Microsoft is working on an online streaming service similar to Netflix for video games. The service promises to bring  console-quality gaming to any device'.

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

It is not clear if players will have to pay for individual games or if they will be able access the entire library for a monthly charge including video on demand.

Microsoft believes that streaming won't replace dedicated consoles completely however, the company did announce that new Xbox hardware was in the development.

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

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

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

Spencer said: "Our cloud engineers are working on an online gaming network that will allow console-quality gaming to any device.

"We are determined to improve your experience wherever you play - on your Xbox or PC and your phone."

This approach, known as Cloud Gaming, allows players to access an extensive library of titles without the need to download or install each game.

Cloud gaming can allow console-quality video games to run on less powerful devices, like smartphones, as all the heavy lifting is handled by servers, not the device used by the user.

This is quite different from traditional video console games, which need to process all the data on the disc locally and consequently require powerful chipsets and fan systems.

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Spencer, Xbox boss, hasn't revealed a date for the launch of the service on stage. However Spencer has previously suggested that Microsoft's game streaming service could be available before 2020.

Rival PlayStation isn't the only one to be interested in streaming games. Rival PlayStation also offers the option of streaming games to your devices.

It's dubbed PlayStation Now, the subscription service costs PS12.99 ($20) a month and allows players to stream more than 500 titles on their Sony PS4 or Windows PC.

Sony launched its cloud gaming service following it bought rival services Gaikai and OnLive.

Microsoft hasn't given up on its hardware plans, despite its primary focus being on videogame streaming.

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

But despite hinting at streaming services, Microsoft revealed plans to continue to build Xbox hardware with new consoles already in the works

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 could have multiple new consoles in the pipeline.

He said that the same team that provided unmatched performance with Xbox One X was deeply into designing the next Xbox consoles. This will allow them to once again 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.

Eurogamer was told by him: "When you think about the next generation of hardware, many of the large, big games that people are currently playing will still be in play when the next hardware arrives."

 It's unlikely that you'll see a "2" after all of those, as people are trying to move you to the next version of the games. In the old days of games shipping through the system, being played and being removed - and that was the case for all games - a console transition was a straightforward step-function.

 We went through it with Minecraft. We didn't launch Minecraft 2 on Xbox One to force everyone to upgrade to the next console.  Minecraft Survival Games Servers 's not what Minecraft players want. They simply want Minecraft to get better.

"When you think of games such as Fortnite or PUBG you think of the vast ecosystems and games that are coming out, when new hardware arrives players will want to play those games and it's going be important for us to be able to support them.

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Microsoft also presented an unprecedented amount of new games to its players during its E3 presentation.

The company took the wraps off a range of exclusive titles, including new entries in its Halo and Gears of War series.

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