Cloud gaming
Xbox PC App Redesign Launches With Up To 60% Faster Launch Times
Microsoft has rolled out a redesigned Xbox PC app to insiders, claiming up to 60% faster launch times and improved navigation, according to sources.
2 outletsHardwareXbox Tests Two New Controller Options for Cloud Gaming
Xbox is testing two new controller options for cloud gaming, including a Wi-Fi-enabled Nano Controller and phone-based controls.
2 outletsBusinessMicrosoft Slashes Xbox Cloud Gaming Hours to as Low as 5 a Month, Sparking Backlash
Microsoft announced new monthly Xbox Cloud Gaming limits ahead of its TCL TV expansion announcement. Starting in November, Game Pass tiers will include 5, 10 or 15 streaming hours per month, with extra time available for purchase.
2 outletsHardwareModders Exploit GeForce NOW File-Swap Trick to Unlock Full Windows Desktop on Nvidia's Cloud GPUs
A modder known as Zortos, working with developer dpadGuy, found a way to escape GeForce NOW's game-streaming interface and access a full Windows desktop on Nvidia's cloud hardware, effectively turning a paid subscription into a rentable cloud PC.
2 outletsBusinessTake-Two CEO Defends Digital-Only Approach to GTA 6, Says Discs 'Don't Really Make Sense'
Strauss Zelnick told investors that Grand Theft Auto 6's lack of a physical disc reflects an industry already dominated by digital distribution, though he left the door open to physical editions in the future.
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