My recent trial of Xbox Cloud Gaming left a very positive impression on me.

Essentially, it’s a way to stream games on your phone, tablet, or laptop without needing a console. All you need is a decent internet connection and you’re good to go!

One thing that struck me right away was the reasonable resolution of the games, although there were a few times when the image was a bit pixelated. This was more noticeable when I played on a 4K TV, but it didn’t really affect my enjoyment of the games overall.

I tested out the service on a Mac, an iPad, and a 4K TV, and it worked well on all three devices. The only issue I had was occasional hiccups when streaming via Wi-Fi, although most of the time the service ran perfectly fine and I almost forgot I was streaming a game. When I switched to ethernet, I didn’t experience any problems at all.

In terms of pricing, Xbox Cloud Gaming costs $1 for the first month and $15 per month thereafter. While I personally might not commit to a monthly subscription, the trial offer is a good way to test out the service and see if it’s something you’d like to use more regularly. It’s also worth noting that the subscription includes access to many games, so you don’t have to pay for individual titles separately. This helps to make the overall cost of the service more reasonable.

I’ve been playing Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Sea of Thieves and have found both games to be thoroughly enjoyable on the platform.

I’d say that Xbox Cloud Gaming is a good option for occasional game play or when you’re traveling and don’t want to lug your console around with you. So, it’s a good option for those who want to play their favourite games on the go.