During the past month of April, Microsoft began to facilitate the registration of users to test xCloud in Spain. The platform of streaming game The company has begun to spread over more territories and has already entered Europe. In fact, very soon we will be able to test it in our territory. And is that the company has confirmed that early access, the preview of Project xCloud, will start operating in Spain in May.
At the moment, only compatible with Android devices, although there are already territories in which it is also starting to work on iOS. Of course, "The team will start distributing preview invitations in Germany, France and the Netherlands", as explained in the official statement of the deployment. Also, other European countries will have to wait for the week of May 4th to be able to test this service. Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Norway and Sweden will be chosen to start from that same Monday.
From Microsoft they assure that they can already start moving tab despite the complications that are being experienced in global and European territory. "In partnership with the Microsoft Azure team, we are actively monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on internet performance in Western Europe and we believe that we can responsibly start launching our preliminary version in stages in the region ». The current plan is to start with small groups of users in each country, to expand over time while maintaining the stability of the service.
Catherine Gluckstein, Product Manager and General Manager of Project xCloud, says she is very excited about the possibility that more people can try the company's new streaming proposal, as well as that this is useful to "shape the future of streaming gaming ». Currently, the Xbox house is working hard to achieve something solid and consistent in a field where it will have to compete with Google and its StadiaIn fact, it does not rule out launching exclusives by this means.
What do I need to participate in the xCloud preview
The requirements indicated by Microsoft itself for all those interested in trying xCloud before its full deployment are the following:
- Have a Microsoft account and an Xbox Gamertag. They can be created on your website.
- Phone or tablet with Android 6.0 or higher and compatible with Bluetooth 4.0.
- Xbox One Wireless Controller with Bluetooth.
- Internet connection Wi-Fi or Data with 10 Mbps download. Recommended to use 5 GHz connections.
By complying with these elements, you can participate in the trial version of xCloud once it is activated in Spain. However, it should be noted again that Microsoft will start with small groups of people and will offer more and more invitations over time. First, You should check that everything works properly in these first sessions.
