A few weeks ago, rumors surfaced about a Microsoft Chromecast to play Xbox in the cloud. Well, these rumors were right, since Microsoft itself has just confirmed that they are developing a streaming device called Keystone that will allow you to play games in the cloud through its Xbox Cloud Gaming service. It will be like having an Xbox, but at a very low cost because its price will be similar to that of a Chromecast.
Those who have uncovered this bombshell have been the people of Windows Central , who have contacted Microsoft to find out all the details of this interesting device that could revolutionize gaming . Join us to learn more about everything that is known about Xbox Keystone.
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For now, Keystone is known to be the codename for the streaming device Microsoft is working on, so don’t worry: it won’t be called that when it hits stores . Since it’s geared towards cloud gaming with Xbox Cloud Gaming, it’ll most likely have the last name “Xbox” somewhere in its name.
What operating system will you use? It is speculated with a light version of Windows and with Xbox OS, since they are the systems that Microsoft usually uses in its devices. It is very unlikely that you will use Android TV , since in this system Microsoft would not have full control and probably would not be able to optimize its cloud gaming service as well as it would with its own OS.
It should be clarified that Xbox Keystone will not be a console to use . It will be more like an Amazon Fire TV or Chromecast, as it will be very small and will work with any TV or monitor that has an HDMI input. Surely the only connectivity it has will be an HDMI output, an Ethernet input, WiFi, Bluetooth and perhaps a USB to connect controls or flash drives.
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The services or apps that will include integrated are Xbox Cloud Gaming and Game Pass Ultimate. However, knowing the importance that Microsoft gives to multimedia entertainment beyond games, it is almost a fact that on Xbox Keystone you will be able to watch series and movies from apps such as Netflix , Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, etc.
Microsoft’s goal with Keystone is to break the financial constraints of playing modern games that require you to buy a current gaming console or PC. Also, Microsoft clarified that Keystone is not yet ready to be presented to the public, so we will have to wait a while to see it in action.
