Good news for owners of Amazon Fire TV devices and a new collaboration between Amazon and Microsoft will bring Xbox games without needing the console itself, thanks to the magic of cloud gaming.
Xbox is one of the biggest video game consoles in the world but it has always been staggeringly expensive and often considered a luxury among the masses. Amazon Fire TV sticks on the other hand can be considered a mass-market product given its cheaper price and the services that it offers to a wider section of society. A collaboration between the two entities can bring an experience similar to an Xbox at a fraction of the price.
The latest deal between Amazon and Microsft will bring the ability to play Xbox games directly to the Amazon Fire TV through Microsoft’s cloud gaming service.
At Xbox, we’re committed to bringing the joy and community of gaming to everyone. Today, we’re announcing a collaboration with Amazon where Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in over 25 countries can play games directly from the Xbox app on select Fire TV devices via cloud gaming, giving people even more choice in how they play their favorite games.
Ashley McKissick, Corporate Vice President of Xbox Experiences and Platforms Engineering
Using a cloud-based platform to render games can be a bit of a drag unless you have a solid internet connection. Suffice it to say that the service will come with a pesky set of requirements and will take an Xbox Game Pass subscription to be able to access all the games in your Firestick.
With all its nuances, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Fire TV Stick 4K, priced at USD 59.99 and USD 49.99, respectively are far more affordable options compared to a full-blown Xbox. Some corners have been cut and the experience might not be exactly what a real Xbox can offer, but considering the affordability, this could be a big but rare win for the gaming community.
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