May Xbox One update may enable game streaming to other PCs

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We know the Xbox One will eventually allow streaming games to other devices, but thanks to a preview build of the console’s OS, it looks like that feature may be coming as soon as next month.

Yesterday the first preview build of the May Xbox One update started rolling out to previewers, and a number of eagle-eyed members have spotted an interesting addition in the Settings pane: the option to allow game streaming to other devices.

Phil Spencer demoed this feature on stage back in January, showing the integration between the Xbox consoles and the Xbox app found on Windows 10. However, back then he never mentioned a timeline for when the feature would actually reach consumers, leaving many to speculate that this wouldn’t be available until Windows 10 officially launches.

But, if this update is to be believed, the feature may come to users as soon as May. Of course, right now streaming isn’t available even for previewers, because the desktop Xbox app also needs to be updated with some new functionality. We know the app is supposed to receive monthly updates just like the console, so for now we’re waiting patiently for that.



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LatiasPosted:

AE86 I dont understand why i would want to run a game at 900p or 720p 30fps when i can run it at 1080p 60 fps on my pc, doesnt make a whole lot of sense(i do have both), maybe exclusives but even then, seems kinda pointless


Completely agree, there is no good reason to do this in my mind. If my PC is weaker than the Xbox one, why bother streaming and creating latency anyways? If your PC is more powerful then don't even bother streaming.

DeluxeHazardPosted:

It is good to see Microsoft implementing features like this into their products.

AE86Posted:

txchu
AE86 I dont understand why i would want to run a game at 900p or 720p 30fps when i can run it at 1080p 60 fps on my pc, doesnt make a whole lot of sense(i do have both), maybe exclusives but even then, seems kinda pointless


Ill just say this. I have a beast PC and still prefer to play games on the xbox one. Why you ask? well, let me tell you. FRIENDS, have you noticed how much fun it is to play games with friends. no difference in resolution, or framerate, or sick Fractal case with the flashy LED's and $2000 graphics card is going to beat it. if your friends are on PC then good for you, have fun with your friends, but if you have a PC just so that you can have better graphics. neck yourself. im just bored. i had some alchohol.......... just sharing my opinion cos i think people care about it... *whisper* not really.


thats completley off topic, yes FRIENDS do matter and i have FRIENDS who play both(hence why i have both) but that's not what i was talking about, i was talking about the pointless feature of streaming weaker hardware to stronger hardware.

txchuPosted:

AE86 I dont understand why i would want to run a game at 900p or 720p 30fps when i can run it at 1080p 60 fps on my pc, doesnt make a whole lot of sense(i do have both), maybe exclusives but even then, seems kinda pointless


Ill just say this. I have a beast PC and still prefer to play games on the xbox one. Why you ask? well, let me tell you. FRIENDS, have you noticed how much fun it is to play games with friends. no difference in resolution, or framerate, or sick Fractal case with the flashy LED's and $2000 graphics card is going to beat it. if your friends are on PC then good for you, have fun with your friends, but if you have a PC just so that you can have better graphics. neck yourself. im just bored. i had some alchohol.......... just sharing my opinion cos i think people care about it... *whisper* not really.

txchuPosted:

Waterfalls I don't really see the point in this :/


Its great for me. I prefer to play my games from a couch rather than a desk and chair and with a controller rather than a keyboard and mouse which is why i have a console. But sometimes other people like to use the main TV. being able to stream to my PC means that i would now be able to play in 2 different rooms without having to move the console. i think thats pretty dope. Anyways, for me this is great, but how many people have this issue. what would be cool is if you could record game footage straight to your PC. now thats proper dope. Also, if this means keyboard and mouse support that could be cool for some people if they want it. this is a long comment. im gonna stop. bai :3

ZayloPosted:

I like that they're trying to enable other updates. But I hope they get other basic's together. Why can't we set voice volume to party and sound like on the 360. It makes it super hard to make funny youtube videos

NBCPosted:

this could be actually be kind of cool!

AE86Posted:

I dont understand why i would want to run a game at 900p or 720p 30fps when i can run it at 1080p 60 fps on my pc, doesnt make a whole lot of sense(i do have both), maybe exclusives but even then, seems kinda pointless

HurlehPosted:

I guess this could help some people and it's also cool that they are addings new features and stuff more

FeetPosted:

I don't really see the point in this :/


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