cloud gaming Archives

Winsage

November 25, 2025

Xbox November Update: Gaming Copilot Available on Mobile, Full Screen Experience Out Now, and More

The full screen experience (FSE) is now available on a wider range of Windows devices, providing a clean interface for controller-first gaming. Windows Insiders can preview this feature on various Windows 11 PC form factors. A new user-selected resolution feature allows Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream games at resolutions up to 1440p. Xbox Cloud Gaming has expanded to India, marking its 29th market, and is now available on LG TV and Amazon Fire TV devices in Brazil and Argentina. Xbox Cloud Gaming support is being added to more Fire TV devices, including Fire TV Stick 4K Plus and Fire TV Omni QLED TVs. The Xbox Design Lab is offering free engraving on controller purchases from November 28 to December 12. The Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition accessory is designed for use across multiple screens and offers both wired and wireless connectivity. Over 1,000 games now support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing players to switch devices without losing progress, with recent additions including ARC Raiders and Keeper. Xbox is also expanding its cloud gaming library for Game Pass members. Mouse and keyboard support, along with touch controls for over 230 games, have been introduced. Xbox encourages community feedback through the Xbox Insider Program for early access to new features.

BetaBeacon

November 22, 2025

NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW Fast Pass lets Chromebook users skip the line and game for longer

Google has announced a partnership with NVIDIA to make game streaming more accessible. Chromebook owners who buy a Chromebook starting on November 20 will receive GeForce NOW Fast Pass for free for one year.

BetaBeacon

November 21, 2025

Which games can be played on Android and which ones can’t?

- Native Android games are specifically designed and optimized for Android devices, offering a smooth gaming experience. - Cross-platform games like Fortnite and Minecraft have mobile equivalents for Android users. - Cloud gaming and emulation methods can be used on Android devices to access a wider variety of gaming options. - Exclusive console games, complex PC titles, and games with hardware limitations cannot be played on Android devices. - Android users have a wide range of gaming options available, with the mobile gaming industry continuously growing and evolving.

BetaBeacon

November 20, 2025

Chromebooks will now get to skip the line to play games on GeForce NOW

Google and NVIDIA have launched GeForce NOW Fast Pass for Chromebooks, allowing users to stream over 2,000 PC games without any wait times. This service offers an ad-free experience and is available exclusively for Chromebooks, with a one-year Fast Pass included with the purchase of a Chromebook.

BetaBeacon

November 18, 2025

Android 17 Might Turn Your Phone Into A True Gaming Beast

Google is working on a dedicated settings section for connected gaming accessories like gamepads in the Android 17 update. Users may be able to program or remap buttons on their controllers, and there could be support for an on-screen gamepad for large-screen Android devices. The update may also bring wider compatibility with external controllers, lower latency connections, and performance boosts in graphics APIs like Vulkan.

BetaBeacon

November 17, 2025

Android 17 update to bring native game controller remapping for mobile gamers

Android is working on a new feature for Android 17 that will allow users to remap controllers at the system level, providing a native controller area in Settings. This feature will also include a "virtual gamepad" that can map physical buttons to touch regions in games that do not have native controller support. This new feature aims to provide consistency for clip-on controllers, Android handhelds, cloud gaming players, Android TV boxes, laptops, and improve accessibility for players who rely on remapping buttons for gameplay.

BetaBeacon

November 15, 2025

Android 17 May Bring Forced Controller Support for Every Game

Google is preparing a quality-of-life update for Android 17 that will introduce native, system-level support for managing game controllers. This update will include a new Controller Remapping permission restricted to system-signed apps, a central hub for controllers in the Settings app, and a virtual gamepad that can map on-screen touch controls to physical controller inputs. This update aims to provide stable, low-latency, and predictable behavior across all games and devices, making mobile gaming more enjoyable for users.

BetaBeacon

November 10, 2025

Prepare your Steam library: The easiest Windows emulator just hit the Play Store

GameHub is a new app that allows users to play PC games on their Android devices through Windows emulation. It supports Xbox Cloud Gaming, local streaming apps like Steam Link, and allows for playing Windows games without piracy. GameHub also added support for Steam downloads and Steam Cloud saves. Some games may require adjustments in settings to run smoothly. The app has faced controversy for forking code from open-source projects without attribution and being closed-source. Despite this, the official version of GameHub is under active development and available for free on the Google Play Store.

AppWizard

November 9, 2025

How I turned a cheap mini PC into a AAA gaming machine — tips for inexpensive and reliable cloud gaming with NVIDIA and Xbox

A mini PC is an effective budget gaming option that allows gamers to play high-performance AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring using modest hardware by leveraging cloud gaming services such as NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Xbox Game Pass. To set up GeForce NOW on a mini PC, users need to connect the device to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, complete the Windows setup, download and install the GeForce NOW app, log in, connect digital stores, and select games to play. Key considerations for cloud gaming on mini PCs include the need for a stable internet connection (at least 25 Mbps download speed), potential subscription costs for enhanced experiences, the lack of a game library with GeForce NOW, and the importance of researching trusted brands to avoid malware in budget mini PCs. Additionally, dedicated gaming mini PCs exist but are often more expensive.

AppWizard

November 6, 2025

Claim Monthly PC Games with Prime — Now via Amazon Luna

Amazon has launched an updated version of Amazon Luna, offering Prime members access to over 50 cloud games at no additional cost. Prime members can enjoy monthly benefits of PC games, accessible in regions where Luna's services are not yet available. The monthly Twitch subscription, valued at .99, is also available for Prime members. The November lineup of PC games has been announced on the Amazon Game Studios blog. Currently, cloud-delivered games are available in the United States, UK, Canada, and several European countries, with plans to expand to more regions in the future.