Overview
- Times Now reports an official rollout bundled into a revamped Xbox Game Pass with three monthly plans priced at ₹499 (Essential), ₹699 (Premium) and ₹1,389 (Ultimate).
- The report says Microsoft has deployed local Azure infrastructure in Pune and Chennai to improve latency and responsiveness for players in India.
- Access is available on compatible devices including web browsers, Windows PCs, mobile platforms and Samsung TVs via the Xbox app, with a paired controller required for play.
- For reliable performance, Microsoft is reported to recommend a minimum 20 Mbps connection, and recent platform upgrades add 1440p streaming, higher bitrates and a Stream Your Own Game library exceeding 2,100 titles.
- Windows Central notes signs of India activation but urges caution given a prior Chile activation that did not become formal region support, adding that it has requested comment from Microsoft.