Microsoft Continues Work on Xbox Cloud Streaming Device Codenamed Keystone - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 26 May 2022 / 1,912 Views
A Microsoft spokesperson has told Windows Central that the company continues to work on its Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming device that has been codenamed Keystone.
The goal with the Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming device is to lower the entry level price into the Xbox ecosystem.
"Our vision for Xbox Cloud Gaming is unwavering, our goal is to enable people to play the games they want, on the devices they want, anywhere they want. As announced last year, we’ve been working on a game-streaming device, codename Keystone, that could be connected to any TV or monitor without the need for a console," said the Microsoft spokesperson.
"As part of any technical journey, we are constantly evaluating our efforts, reviewing our learnings, and ensuring we are bringing value to our customers. We have made the decision to pivot away from the current iteration of the Keystone device. We will take our learnings and refocus our efforts on a new approach that will allow us to deliver Xbox Cloud Gaming to more players around the world in the future."
The statement from Microsoft follows the Keystone codename appearing in an Xbox OS list.
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Assuming they are relatively inexpensive, I will definitely buy one for my tertiary TV and travel.
I think that's the idea and unlike having an app (if your TV supports it anyway); those will also support Xbox wireless natively for Xbox controllers and accessories instead of relying on the TV Bluetooth. This will be way better than any app Microsoft could provide for all the different TV models/OS.
Those little devices will be amazing, you can have one Series X in your home and just have as many of those devices to "stream" the games from any TV and play them on Series X.
And of course, use XCloud but the home streaming is really what I'm looking for.
Will kinda overlap with smartvs and smartphones, but there is certainly a market for it with people that either don't have modern tvs or good smartphones. From the POV of GP it is certainly an aligned move.
