Microsoft is Working on a Netflixstyle Streaming Service to Stream Xbox Games

Microsoft is working on a Netflix-style streaming video service for video games. It promises 'console-quality gameplay to any device'.

Redmond-based company claims that players will be able to stream blockbuster films to their Xbox, laptop, or mobile.

It is not clear if players will be required to pay for each game or if they will be able access the entire library for a monthly fee including video on demand.

Microsoft doesn't believe streaming will completely replace dedicated consoles however, the company did announce that new Xbox hardware was in the works.

Microsoft is developing an online streaming service similar to Netflix for video games that will bring console-quality gaming to any device'. During its E3 presentation, Microsoft announced 50 new games for fans - a record for the company based in Redmond.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer also teased the new video game streaming service which Spencer claims will be able to unlock console-quality gaming on any device'

Executive President of Gaming Phil Spencer revealed Microsoft's plans to build a cloud-based service during its press conference at video game exhibition E3 in Los Angeles.

Spencer said that: "Our cloud engineers are developing a game streaming network to stream console-quality gaming on all devices.

'We are dedicated to perfecting your experience wherever you want to play on - your Xbox or PC, as well as your smartphone.'

This approach, known as Cloud Gaming, allows players to access an extensive collection of games without having to download or install each individual game.

Cloud gaming can allow console-quality video games to run on much smaller devices, such as smartphones, as all the heavy-lifting is handled on a server, not by the device used by the player.

This is very different than traditional video console games , which require processing everything locally on the disk and consequently require powerful chipsets.

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Xbox boss Spencer didn't reveal an exact date for the launch of the service in his keynote, however Spencer has teased previously that Microsoft's game streaming could be launched prior to 2020.

The company isn't the only one that is interested in game streaming services. Rival PlayStation also offers the option of streaming games to your devices.

It's dubbed PlayStation Now, the subscription service costs PS12.99 ($20) a month. It allows users to stream more than 500 titles on their Sony PS4 or Windows PC.

After it acquired rival services Gaikai, OnLive, and Sony, Sony launched its cloud gaming platform.

However, despite its primary focus on video game streaming, Microsoft has not abandoned its hardware plans.

It's not clear if users will have to pay to access specific titles, or if they will be able to access the entire library for a monthly cost, much like Netflix

Microsoft has revealed plans to build Xbox hardware with new consoles planned despite teasers of a streaming service.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer remained tight-lipped on any specifics about the forthcoming console, however, the executive did reveal that backwards-compatibility with older video games would play significant role for the new hardware

Phil Spencer used the E3 keynote to announce the Xbox One's successor and also hinted that Microsoft might have several new consoles in development.

He also said that the same team that provided an unbeatable performance with Xbox One X was deep into designing the next Xbox consoles. This will allow them to once again keep their promise to console gaming.

Spencer remained tight-lipped on any specifics about the console, however, the executive did reveal that backwards-compatibility with Xbox One games would play significant role for the new hardware.

Eurogamer was told by him: "When you think about the next wave of hardware, a lot of the massive, big games that people are currently playing will be around when the next hardware comes out."

You won't see a "2" in the middle of these games, as they are trying to take you to the next version. In the older model of games being shipped - getting played and then going away the console switch was a simple function to perform.

We went through it with Minecraft. We didn't ship Minecraft 2 on Xbox One to try to compel everybody to move to the next console because that's not what Minecraft players want. They just want Minecraft to get better.

"When you look at Fortnite and PUBG you think about the massive games and ecosystems that will be available when new hardware is released the players will continue to play these games, and it's important for us to support them.

Microsoft has unveiled Halo Infinite, a new installment in its popular Halo series. This will be available on Xbox-branded consoles.

Additionally, Microsoft showcased a record 50 new games to gamers during its E3 presentation.

The company has released a range of exclusive titles, including new entries to its Halo and Gears of War series.

Spencer branded the list of new games as the most diverse gaming portfolio ever'.

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