No matter how many enemies I fought or platforming obstacles I mounted, the games didn’t suffer from any lag or slowdown. Granted, if the choice is between better gameplay and better graphics, I’ll take the former every time. The images were grainy and discolored, and definitely did not take full advantage of my QHD monitor or 250 Mbps download speed. While Xbox Cloud Gaming doesn’t let you see your game’s resolution, I’d be absolutely shocked if the games ran at anything higher than 720p. However, that smooth experience came at a cost. In every case, the games ran without lag, slowdown or graphical glitches, whether I was patrolling the mean streets of Kamurocho or doing battle with pixel-art foes in turn-based battles. I tested the service with Yakuza 4 (a brawler), Octopath Traveler (an RPG), Doom Eternal (a first-person shooter) and Gears of War 3 (a third-person shooter) to see if they ran smoothly. Mouse-and-keyboard controls don’t seem to be available, which is another disadvantage compared to downloading and installing PC titles.įirst, the good news: Playing Xbox Cloud Gaming titles on a PC (at least on the Tom's Guide test rig) is a fairly seamless experience. At present, you need a PC game controller. Just find a game you want to play, select it and wait for it to load up. Let's be real, sometimes looks count. And this is everything you’d imagine a modern gaming controller to be - all sculpted surfaces and super comfy ergonomics for hours of gameplay. It features a textured grip on the triggers and a ‘Share’ button, so you can effortlessly play, capture and share screenshots, recordings, and more. It’s also super-easy to pair it wirelessly or via Bluetooth® with your Android device (like a phone or tablet) or Windows PC.Ĭhoose your controller wisely: if it’s not made by Xbox, look for ‘Designed for Xbox’, so you know it’s optimised to your cloud gaming experience.Playing a game is similarly seamless. Visit Xbox support to find out if your controller fits the bill.Īn Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller is a great one to start with. But first, you'll need a compatible controller. You can test out whether cloud gaming’s for you and once you’ve decided you like it (trust us, it’ll be love at first game), you'll want to dive headlong into the entire Xbox Cloud Gaming catalogue. As a new cloud gamer, we highly recommend just diving in with the compatible PC, smartphone or tablet you already have.
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