Xbox Keystone will be the “new Xbox”; We know the details and the price
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Microsoft is working on another device with the codename Xbox Keystone. The device was confirmed last month, and now the editors at WindowsCentral have rounded up all the info they got and the details are already it’s interesting.
A few weeks ago, Xbox Keystone was touted as Microsoft’s alternative to the Chromecast, which could leave gamers expecting a device connected directly to a TV or monitor. However, it won’t be a TV stick-like device – presumably a new one too The smallest console in Microsoft’s history:
“Keystone is a new Xbox in development that focuses on streaming and cloud services rather than native gameplay and powerful local hardware.”
Details have been confirmed by Jez Corden, who sees the rendering above as somewhat similar to the currently in production version of Xbox Keystone. The company will decide on an ordinary USB port, thanks to which we can connect a console or a headset to the console, and the manufacturer will also use Ethernet to improve the connection. The journalist has not yet been able to confirm whether the company has opted for the Wi-Fi 6 module.
In fact, Keystone’s predictions depend largely on how well the Xbox Game Pass cloud performs at launch. Xbox Cloud Gaming currently maxes out at 1080p 60 fps on PC and 720p 60 fps on mobile. For cloud-based devices, you should consider if Microsoft will eventually target 4K 60fps streaming, as some competitors are already pushing for this solution. time will tell“.
According to Microsoft’s concept, Xbox Keystone should focus only on game-based gameplay. CloudBut the company also wants to offer various applications Netflix And the Disney +.
“We know that Xbox Keystone will be powered primarily by Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which will give you access to the full list of Xbox Game Pass games. It includes hundreds of high-quality AAA games and smaller indie titles, as well as all the exclusive games from Microsoft and Bethesda (and possibly Activision). Blizzard) and EA Play. It’s even interesting to be able to see the full-size Xbox Store on the service.”
The journalist also suggests that Xbox Keystone can provide it Access to purchase the game – In this case, we will not install production on the console, and the title will be activated from the cloud all the time. This would be an interesting move because, as you know, Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming don’t give you access to every title.
According to a WindowsCentral representative, Xbox Keystone should cost about $99 (approximately R$490.00 excl. tax in direct transfer) for launch – it will be Smallest and cheapest xboxbut it must be remembered that its operation will depend on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (cloud).
The equipment was supposed to debut 2022But Microsoft confirmed its desire to improve the device, however, the equipment may not be available to players Until next year:
“Microsoft revealed to us that the first version of Keystone was left out because the company decided to develop a more advanced version before bringing it to market. I was told that Keystone working fine and practically ready to be released, But Microsoft wanted to develop it Some more resources And the possibilities are unknown before being put on the market. I suspect it has to do with multimedia application support and perhaps broader support for digital sales of games not available on Xbox Game Pass, but that’s just speculation.”
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