

You may find you have the best results using 5GHz while sitting relatively close to your router, with minimal obstructions between yourself and the connection.

The general rule of thumb with Wi-Fi frequencies is that 2.4GHz generally offers a better range, while 5GHz offers better speed. While you can play games using 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, 5GHz is recommended.

(Image credit: Source: Matt Brown | Windows Central) Xbox Cloud Gaming: Configuring your home internet Windows 10: USB 3.0, USB-C, touch, or Bluetooth 4.0+ Samsung 2022 Series (QN900B, QN800B, QN95B, S95B)Īndroid: Xbox Game Pass Google PlaySamsung Android: Xbox Game Pass Galaxy StoreiOS and PC: Xbox Game Pass on the web, via latest version of Safari, Chrome, or Microsoft EdgeĪrgentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States Xbox Cloud Gaming: Phone and tablet requirementsĪndroid 6.0 or above, iOS 14.4 or above, Windows 10 October 2020 Update or above It's improving all the time, and if you meet the minimum requirements, now is as good a time as any to check it out. Microsoft recently upgraded the servers to Xbox Series X server blades too, making the service far higher in quality, with boosted speed. Despite its beta tag, it's still an impressive service that has become a cornerstone of my active gaming life. Technically, Xbox Cloud Gaming is still in a "beta" phase, with Microsoft's engineers working tirelessly to improve the service's quality and features. Unlike a native mobile game, you may find that poor 4G or 5G support prevents you from playing games while outside of the home, too.

If you're data uncapped, you may find that your internet speed isn't good enough, or doesn't have a high enough frequency to play action-oriented games reliably. Xbox Cloud Gaming is also data-intensive, meaning that those with data caps may find their usage limits getting blown up relatively quickly. Many Xbox games aren't built to run on small displays and have tiny fonts and UI elements that are almost impossible to read without a magnifying glass on smaller phones.
