Microsoft Is Developing An Online Streaming Service Like Netflix For Xbox Games

Microsoft is developing a streaming service that resembles Netflix for video games. It promises to bringconsole-quality gaming to any device'.

The Redmond-based company says that gamers will be able stream blockbuster films to their Xbox, laptop or mobile.

It is not clear if players will be required to pay for individual games or whether they will be able to access the entire library for a monthly cost, such as video on-demand.

Microsoft believes that streaming will replace dedicated consoles completely, with the company also hinting that new Xbox hardware is already in the works.

Microsoft is developing a Netflix-style streaming service for video games that will bring console-quality gaming to any device'. In its E3 presentation, Microsoft also announced 50 new games for fans - an unprecedented feat for the company based in Redmond.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer also teased the new video game streaming service which he claims will be able to 'unlock console-quality gaming on any device'

Executive President of Gaming Phil Spencer revealed Microsoft's plans to develop a cloud-based service at its press conference during the video game exhibition E3 in Los Angeles.

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

"We are determined to improve your gaming experience everywhere you play - on your Xbox, your PC, and even your mobile."

Cloud Gaming is a way for players to gain access to a huge library of titles without needing to download or install every one.

Cloud gaming allows console-quality games to run on devices with less power, such as smartphones. All the heavy lifting is done on a server , not on the device being used by the player.

This is quite different from traditional console games that must process everything locally on the disk, and thus require high-end chipsets.

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Spencer, Xbox boss, hasn't revealed a date for the service's launch on stage. However Spencer has previously suggested that Microsoft's game streaming could be available before 2020.

The company isn't the only one to have shown an interest in a service that streams games as rival PlayStation already offering players the option of streaming games to their devices.

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

After it bought rival services Gaikai, OnLive, and Sony, Sony launched its cloud gaming platform.

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

It is not clear whether users will have to pay for individual titles or whether they will be able to access the entire library for a flat monthly charge, similar to Netflix.

But despite teasing a streaming service, Microsoft revealed plans to continue building Xbox hardware with new consoles being developed.

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 reveal the follow-up to the Xbox One, with hints that Microsoft might have a variety of new consoles planned.

The same team that produced an unprecedented performance with Xbox One X is now deep into architecting the next Xbox consoles, where we will once again keep our promise to set the standard for console gaming,' he added.

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 wave of hardware, many of the massive, big games that people are currently playing will be around when the next hardware comes out."

It's unlikely that you'll see a "2" after all of those because people are trying to move you to the next version of these games. In the old days of games shipping - getting played and then going away the console switch was a simple function to perform.

"We tried it with Minecraft. We didn't release Minecraft 2 on Xbox One to force everyone to upgrade to the next console. This isn't what Minecraft users want. They just want Minecraft to improve.

'When you look at games like PUBG and Fortnite and think about these large games and ecosystems that will be out there, when new hardware arrives, people will continue to want to play these games, and it's going to be important for us as platforms to help these games.'

Microsoft has announced Halo Infinite which is a brand new version of its popular Halo series.MCNAMEwill only be available on Xbox-branded consoles.

Microsoft also showed an unprecedented amount of brand new games to its players during its E3 presentation.

The company has released a range of exclusive titles, including fresh entries to its Halo and Gears of War series.

Spencer identified the list of new games as the company's 'most diverse gaming portfolio ever'.