Xbox Cloud Gaming (Part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate)

Xbox Cloud Gaming is the cloud pillar of Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, offering the most integrated and value-packed console-style gaming ecosystem in the cloud. It provides instant access to hundreds of games from the Game Pass library, including all Microsoft first-party titles like *Halo Infinite*, *Forza Horizon 5*, and *Starfield* on their release day.

The service leverages custom Xbox Series X hardware in Microsoft's global Azure data centers, ensuring console-equivalent performance and quick resume functionality. Its primary strength is seamless integration: your saves, achievements, and friends list are unified across cloud, console, and PC. It's ideal for Xbox console owners extending their play, PC gamers wanting to sample console exclusives, or newcomers seeking a vast, curated library for a single monthly fee. While its maximum stream quality (1080p/60 FPS, with 4K in testing) trails GeForce Now, its convenience, library depth, and inclusion of full game licenses within the subscription are unmatched.