Xbox Project xCloud game streaming expands to iOS, only 10,000 spots open
The test is now rolling out to iOS users.
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What you need to know
While Project xCloud has been in public testing since last year, it’s only been available on Android devices. That changes today, as a new blog post hasjust announcedthat Project xCloud is coming to iOS in the form of a limited test! This test will be restricted to the U.S, UK and Canada at first, while only 10,000 applicants are being accepted at this time.
Due to App Store policies, the only game in this limited test is Halo: The Master Chief Collection. As time goes on and the test expands to more people and regions on iOS, more games may be added. For the full list of games currently supported on Project xCloud via Android, check here.
If you are already registered for Project xCloud on Android you can just change your registration status with Microsoft to iOS to enroll. This change won’t affect your ability to continue to play on Android either.
Here’s everything you’ll need to participate in this limited test:
We’ll be sure to provide updates if the test expands to more people and regions or if more games are added. If you’re not sure how to sign up, you cancheck our guide right here.
If you want to enroll in the limited beta testing for Microsoft’s game streaming service Project xCloud you need to go here first!
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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.
