Microsoft and Amazon Unite to Bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to Fire TV Sticks
June 28, 2024Microsoft and Amazon have partnered to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to Amazon Fire TV sticks.
The service is available on Fire TV Stick 4K Max or Fire TV Stick 4K.
Users need an Xbox controller and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
Popular games like Starfield, Halo Infinite, Fallout, and Forza Horizon 5 are included.
The collaboration highlights Microsoft's expanding influence in the gaming industry.
The focus is on expanding access to gaming, rather than console competition.
This move aligns with Xbox's vision for portable gaming, hinting at future portable devices.
Summary based on 24 sources
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The Verge • Jun 27, 2024
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You’ll Soon Be Able to Stream Xbox Games on Your Fire TV StickTechRadar • Jun 27, 2024
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