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    Hands-on with Microsoft’s xCloud Game Streaming Service in Australia: Impressive.

    It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally here. Microsoft’s new game streaming service is finally available in Australia. Last week the signup page went live and like many of you, I was quick to register, today, preview program participants received an email to try it out.

    xCloud doesn’t require any fancy new consoles, just a decent internet connection and a bluetooth controller. Thankfully I had a spare one lying around from the new Xbox Series X.

    After downloading the Xbox Game Streaming (Preview) app and signing in, it was time to choose a game from a fairly healthy library and get started.

    I recorded a quick hands-on video so you can see the experience in action as I played one of the most challenging games for the service, a racing title – Forza Horizon 4.

    For the best experience, Microsoft recommends using a phone clip for your Xbox Wireless controller and I have to agree, that’ll really make this experience portable.

    Controller clips to hold your phone are available from third-party retailers, like Amazon, or pre-order an exclusively built PowerA clip from Microsoft later this month.

    Over the coming weeks and months, I’ll certainly be playing a lot more on xCloud and continue to share my experience with you here on techAU.

    Jason Cartwright
    Jason Cartwrighthttps://techau.com.au/author/jason/
    Creator of techAU, Jason has spent the dozen+ years covering technology in Australia and around the world. Bringing a background in multimedia and passion for technology to the job, Cartwright delivers detailed product reviews, event coverage and industry news on a daily basis. Disclaimer: Tesla Shareholder from 20/01/2021

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