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Microsoft Launches Xbox Cloud Gaming in India With Local Azure Servers

Bundled with the revamped Game Pass, Microsoft targets console‑free play across common devices at India‑specific prices.

Overview

  • The service is live as Xbox’s 29th cloud market, letting players stream hundreds of titles without owning a console.
  • Cloud streaming is included in Game Pass tiers priced at ₹499 (Essential), ₹699 (Premium) and ₹1,389 (Ultimate) per month, with PC Game Pass at ₹939.
  • Microsoft has deployed local cloud infrastructure in Pune and Chennai to reduce latency for Indian users.
  • Supported hardware spans Android and iOS phones, Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, select Samsung and LG smart TVs, and Amazon Fire TV devices via xbox.com/play or the Xbox app.
  • Reports cite minimum connection needs between 10–20 Mbps, with input options including Xbox Wireless and PlayStation DualSense/DualShock 4 controllers, plus touch or keyboard‑and‑mouse on select games.