Microsoft is revealing today that more than 150 games can be streamed through its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription service in 22 countries. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can access xCloud at no extra charge. xCloud is being bundled into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as a game streaming feature.
The following link is the complete list of the games, which mainly includes NieR: Automata, Yakuza 0, Forza Horizon 4, etc. Missing from the list of 150 games are EA’s Play titles. Microsoft revealed last week that it’s adding EA Play to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but the games won’t be available on xCloud until later this holiday.
Over 100 Xbox Games List on Android
To play xCloud games (currently not for iOS), gamers just need to download the Xbox Game Pass app from the Samsung Galaxy Store (which includes a complete, full-featured experience with in-app purchase capabilities), or the Google Play Store.
Game Pass usually costs $15/month, but new members only have to pony up a dollar for their first month.
Microsoft is also working to improve xCloud with touch controls for games. The first title to launch with touch controls is Minecraft Dungeons. Expect a lot more games to pick up touch controls in the months ahead.
As Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, the service supports cloud saves, so gamers can continue a game they’ve been playing on Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S while on the go. It also features multiplayer and cross-play with PC players, if a game supports cross-play between that platform and Xbox One.
Unfortunately, xCloud won’t be available on iPhones or iPads initially, due to Apple previously blocking services like xCloud. Apple extended an olive branch to Microsoft last week, permitting game streaming services like xCloud or Stadia to exist on iOS or iPadOS with a big catch. Apple wants companies like Microsoft to individually submit their games as separate apps using its streaming tech.
Microsoft wasn’t happy with this requirement, but it’s not clear if the company may eventually package up some games and stream them on iPhone or iPad devices.
