Cloud service "Xbox Cloud Gaming" Play Review!Game titles in Japan and overseas can be played on smartphones and PCs!

On October 1, 2021, Microsoft launched the cloud game service Xbox Cloud Gaming in Japan.It is distributed not only in Japan but also in North America and other countries around the world, and you can enjoy more than 100 kinds of Xbox titles at a fixed price.

In the first place, a cloud game is to do various processes and operations that are usually performed on the game console side on behalf of the server on the side of the service.Since only the images of the result are projected on the player's screen, the performance of the device is hardly related to the quality of the game.Therefore, there is an advantage that you can play masterpiece titles not only on game consoles but also on smartphones and tablets.On the other hand, sending and receiving images can depend on the communication speed, which is a fact that the stability of the game is lacking.

What is the feeling of use?In this article, I will actually use Xbox Cloud Gaming and tell us its features and points of concern.

There is almost no delay when playing on a PC

This time I joined "Xbox Game Pass Ultimate".Of the three courses, there are the most benefits.Not only the cloud game services introduced in this article, but also the Xbox series, PCs, mobile devices, and "Game Pass", which allows you to play and play titles for each of them, play games provided by electronic arts, and for limited content.There are various benefits such as "EA Play" that can be accessed.The usage fee is 1,100 yen per month * (tax included), and only the first month can be used for 100 yen (tax included).* As of November 2021

First, verify on a PC.Before trying the cloud games, the wired LAN speed of my PC is downloaded 216.5MBBS, uploading 14.It was 4MBBS.On the Microsoft official website, the recommended speed for enjoying the cloud service is 5GHz Wi-Fi with a 10MBBS (download) or more, so it would be fine if the optical line was connected.When connecting by wireless, it may be better to check once whether the frequency band of the Wi-Fi you usually use is 5GHz.

The first thing I played was the "Ryujigai 7 Light and the International Darkness", which further arranged the Western version of Sega's "Dragon Gaen Nii 7" for Japan.It is a so -called "Hakiwa" type work that allows you to freely go back and forth between a vast map.The International version includes elements such as improving frame rate and adding English audio.

I played for about 3 hours, but I can hardly feel the delay.The moment he ran in the crowd or fighting as it was, he sometimes stopped, but he did not hinder the play.

Next, I tried Square Enix's "Nier: Automata Become as Gods Edition".It is a title that includes additional download content and benefits based on "Nier: Automata" released in 2017."Become as Gods Edition" is sold for Xboxone and Windows 10, so it is a work that is difficult for those who use home game consoles in Japan because of environmental reasons.rice field.

Perhaps because the action is more intense than the above "Dragon Like 7", the screen may stop when fighting a large number of enemies.However, it was a moment and I didn't care much.In addition to this work, processing, such as "Forza Horizon 4" (Microsoft), "Back 4 BLOOD" (Warner Brothers), which welcomes zombies, and FPS "Battlefield V" (Electronic Arts).I tried to play a heavy title, but I couldn't confirm a significant delay.If you set a period and verify it, you may have a different result, but at least there was no serious delay in writing this article.

Next, I decided to try a wireless connection, but my PC has no wireless function.So I decided to check with my smartphone.

Be careful of the specifications of the main unit when playing with a smartphone

I just bought a new iPhone, so I tried the old style "iPhone 7" and the latest model "iPhone 13".The download speed at this point is about 95MBBS.Immediately after launching "Dragon Like 7", it is quite difficult to play smoothly on iPhone 7 compared to PCs.The screen often hardened for a long time as if frozen.On the other hand, on the iPhone 13, there was almost no delay.The advantage of a cloud game is that the performance of the device is irrelevant, but depending on the old device, it may be difficult to handle the image of the video received.

In the type of title that can be operated by tap or swipe, the button of the Xbox controller is displayed on the screen when started.The game is operated while touching each button.A large screen like iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro Max is fine, but when playing on a small screen like iPhone 7, the screen is a little difficult to see.If you want to concentrate on the game, it is recommended to use a PlayStation or Xbox wireless controller.

Since I only have a PS4 controller dual shock 4, I would like to specify only how to connect the iPhone and the dual shock 4 here.To connect the iPhone and the dual shock 4, first press the Share button and the PS button of the dual shock 4 at the same time.If the bar at the back of the controller flashes white, the preparation is completed.Next, select "Bluetooth" from "Settings" on the iPhone, and select "DualShock4 Wireless Controller" from the detected device.

Action games such as "Nier: Automata Become as Gods Edition" are intense, so controllers will be easier to do.Actually, I played an action game by connecting the iPhone 13 and the dual shock 4, but the feeling is almost the same as when I was touching a home game console, and the difference in delay is felt compared to tap operation.I couldn't.

A title that you can play with cloud gaming

Not only what you mentioned in this article, Xbox Cloud Gaming allows you to play a variety of works.The following is a list that picks up a part of it, so please refer to the lineup.

Due to communication technology, cloud games are still a lot of restrictions, but Xbox Cloud Gaming has an impression that it is easy to play.It is also characterized by many overseas titles regardless of masterpieces and indies, and it is attractive for those who are interested in "Western games".As already mentioned, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which can use cloud services, can be tried for 100 yen for the first month.If you are wondering if you want to join, why not try playing first?

(Sentence / Natsunaiuchi)