Yesterday, Microsoft officially announced their "Xbox everywhere" program, which aims to allow players to play Xbox cloud games on as many devices as possible. Part of the plan is to separate Xbox cloud game from Xbox game pass, allowing players to play their game library for free without subscribing to gold members or XGP. The first free game is epic's fortress night.
But it seems that Microsoft has prepared other implementation methods: cooperate with Samsung to develop TV streaming app; Another is to develop their own special streaming equipment.
VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb shared more details. The most interesting part is Xbox The team is working directly with Samsung to develop Xbox streaming app for Samsung smart TV. It makes sense to cooperate with Samsung, because Samsung is the largest TV manufacturer in the world.
In addition, Grubb also supports previous rumors that Microsoft is developing its own streaming devices, similar to some early roku devices, allowing players to stream games and videos.
Given the current shortage of chips and hardware, it is very meaningful for Xbox to become a cloud based platform.
According to Grubb, Xbox streaming box and Samsung app will be launched in the next 12 months.