Microsoft Is Developing A Netflixlike Streaming Service For Xbox Games

Microsoft is developing an online streaming service similar to Netflix for video games. The service promises to bring 'console-quality gaming to any device'.

The company based in Redmond claims that gamers will be capable of streaming blockbuster movies to their Xbox laptop, smartphone or laptop.

It is unclear whether players will need to pay for individual games or whether they will be able to access the entire library for a monthly charge, such as video on-demand.

Microsoft believes that streaming will replace dedicated consoles entirely The company is hinting that new Xbox hardware is already in development.

Microsoft is developing an online video game streaming service that will bring console-quality gaming to all devices. Microsoft also revealed 50 new games to fans during its E3 presentation - which is a record for the Redmond-based company

Phil Spencer, Xbox boss revealed the coming video game streaming service that claimed to allow gamers to play console-quality games on any device.

Executive President of Gaming Phil Spencer revealed Microsoft's plans to develop an online service during its press conference during the video game Expo E3 in Los Angeles.

Spencer said: 'Our cloud engineers are creating an online gaming network that will enable console-quality gaming on any device.

"We are committed to improving your experience wherever you want to play - your Xbox, your PC and your smartphone.'

Cloud Gaming is a way for players to have access to a large library of games without needing to download or install each one.

Cloud gaming can allow console-quality video games to run on much less powerful devices, such as smartphones, as all the heavy lifting is done on a server, not by the device used by the user.

This is very different from traditional console games, which need to process everything on the disc locally and therefore require powerful chipsets and fan systems.

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Xbox boss Spencer did not announce an exact date for the launch of the service during his presentation, but Spencer has teased previously that Microsoft's game streaming could be launched before 2020.

The company isn't the first to express an interest in a streaming service for games, with rival PlayStation already giving players the possibility of streaming games to their devices.

PlayStation Now is a subscription service that costs PS12.99 ($20 per month) and allows players to stream over 500 titles on their PlayStation 4 or Windows PC.

Sony launched its cloud gaming service following it acquired rival services Gaikai and OnLive.

However, despite its focus on video game streaming, Microsoft has not abandoned its hardware plans.

It is unclear whether players will need to pay for individual titles or the possibility of being able to access the entire library for a flat monthly fee, much like Netflix.

Microsoft has revealed plans to build Xbox hardware, with new consoles in the works despite teasers of a streaming service.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer remained tight-lipped on any specifics about the forthcoming console, however, the executive did reveal that backwards-compatibility with older video games would play significant role for the new hardware

Phil Spencer used the E3 keynote to announce the Xbox One's successor, and hints that Microsoft might have several new consoles in the works.

He stated that the same team that provided unmatched performance with Xbox One X was deeply in the process of designing the next Xbox consoles. This will allow them to once again keep their promise to console gaming.

Spencer remained tight-lipped on any specifics about the console, however, the executive did reveal that backwards-compatibility with Xbox One games would play significant role for the new hardware.

Eurogamer was told by him: "When you think about the next generation of hardware, a lot of the big, massive games currently played will be around when the next hardware comes out."

There isn't an "2" at the middle of these games, as they are trying to guide you to the next version. In the old days of games shipping being played, then going away - and that was all of the games - a console change was an easy step-function.

"We played through it in Minecraft. We didn't release Minecraft 2 on Xbox One to force everyone to upgrade to the next console. This isn't what Minecraft players want. They want Minecraft to get better.

"When you think of games such as Fortnite or PUBG, you think about the vast ecosystems and games that are coming out when new hardware comes out the players will continue to play these games, and it's going be important for us to support them.

Microsoft has unveiled Halo Infinite the latest entry to its wildly popular Halo series. It will only be available on Xbox-branded consoles

Microsoft also presented an unprecedented amount of brand new games to its fans during its E3 presentation.

The company took the wraps off a variety of exclusive titles, including brand new entries in its Halo and Gears of War series.

Spencer has described the company's "most diverse gaming portfolio" as the latest list of games.