Samsung TVs will include direct access to Xbox Cloud
With his research and breakthroughs in the field of smart TVs, Samsung is undeniably one of the technology companies that have made the strongest commitment, for many years now, to eradicating the anachronism of the "dumb box." Some advancements, combined with the desire for online services to reach customers via any platform, have resulted in the fact that it is now more vital to connect the television to the Internet than to the antenna connection.
This tendency, which was a few years ago but is now a reality, is complemented by the vast number of gadgets that may be connected to televisions to obtain new functionality.
From content-casting devices to video consoles and even computers specifically created for this purpose, television's capabilities are expanding at an exponential rate, and manufacturers like Samsung are well aware of this.
As a result, when we look at what's new in televisions each year, we see that they include new and more powerful processors.
A critical aspect of their job is the quality of the image they display, which is analyzed and modified in real-time, but the benefits associated with smart TV features evolve year after year.
The closest example is found in the latest models introduced by Samsung a few months ago.
However, due to the huge demand for resources, some functions cannot be performed by televisions, at which point we enter the sphere of services.
In this regard, Samsung and Microsoft have announced that Xbox Cloud would be available on select Samsung TVs beginning in 2022.
And this is a cooperation that was disclosed just a month ago, and it paints a particularly interesting picture, with significant consequences in the console and game markets.
The Neo QLED 8K/4K, QLED, Crystal UHD, and Smart Monitor are the Samsung televisions that will receive the Xbox Cloud software and will be available through the Samsung Gaming Hub.
And, as a result of this advancement, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be able to enjoy the gaming experience provided by having a console connected to the TV, but without a console, because, as you may know, Xbox Cloud games run in the cloud, so all that is required is control and, yes, a high-speed Internet connection.
With this collaboration between Samsung and Microsoft, we see a paradigm that we could call a console as a service because it eliminates the need to buy and maintain a console, as well as games while providing the same experience.
With, Microsoft's promises to expand the Xbox Cloud catalog in the future, the option of an Xbox Cloud compatible TV and an Xbox Game Pass membership becomes more appealing by the day.
