Upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming demo sees games running at 1440p/60fps, without GeForce Now caps

Upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming Delivers 1440p at 60fps

Fans are sharing their first hands-on experiences with the improved Xbox Cloud Gaming, showcasing impressive streaming quality. Videos reveal demanding open-world games like The Witcher 3 running smoothly at 2560 x 1440 resolution and 60 frames per second.

Performance Comparable to GeForce Now

The enhanced streaming performance is accessible exclusively through the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier, priced at $29.99 per month. This improvement puts Xbox Cloud Gaming on par with certain Nvidia GeForce Now plans, presenting a compelling alternative for cloud gamers.

Beta Period Ends, Higher Quality Streaming Begins

With the beta phase complete, some games now showcase higher resolutions and frame rates. Jez Corden from Windows Central highlighted this progress during his test on the ROG Xbox Ally handheld device.

"The Witcher 3 impressed at 2560 x 1440 resolution, while maintaining a steady 60 frames per second. Described as a 'night and day' difference from previous streaming sessions, any latency was also hard to detect."

Subscription Tiers and Streaming Quality

Impact on Subscribers

Despite recent criticism over Xbox Game Pass price increases, the improved streaming quality may encourage gamers to retain their subscriptions rather than cancel.

However, only a limited selection of games currently benefit from these enhanced capabilities.

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