

In addition to the cloud gaming launch, Microsoft announced several mobile gaming controllers for players to use with their Android devices. So far, we know the games will include Destiny 2, Gears 5, and Yakuza Kiwami 2. That’s not the total of all games on Game Pass, just the ones that are available to stream at launch. So if you’re hurting for something to play, you’ll have access to 100+ games to play on your Android device. Microsoft added that xCloud comes bundled with the Game Pass subscription at no additional cost - meaning the whole kit and kaboodle costs $14.99 a month. There’s no word yet on when it’ll be coming to iPhones and iPads. Starting on September 15, subscribers will be able to play their games on mobile via an updated Game Pass app. Only Android devices will be supported at first - somewhat of a surprise considering xCloud had an iOS beta. Now it seems to have found a home as the “cloud gaming” portion of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft’s gaming subscription service. Project xCloud has been in the works for a while as Microsoft’s cloud gaming solution - a “play your games anywhere, anytime” ambition we’ve also seen from the likes of Google’s Stadia. While it’ll be in beta form, it’ll be great to finally see Microsoft’s pet project finally reach gamers. After waiting for so long, Microsoft is finally launching on September 15 in 22 countries, albeit for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
