Microsoft acknowledged the existence of the Xbox cloud streaming device codenamed ‘Keystone’
Microsoft’s Xbox streaming device code-named “Keystone” may not be available for a long time. As Windows Central reported, Microsoft recently said that the existing version of Keystone needs a little more time to bake before going live.
In fact, there have been rumors in the past few years that Microsoft is developing a streaming device that can be used for Xbox cloud games and is more cost-effective than running cloud games on an Xbox console. Recently someone found a device code-named “Keystone” on the Xbox OS listing, leading everyone to speculate whether Microsoft is preparing another member of the Xbox lineup.
“Our vision for Xbox Cloud Gaming is unwavering, our goal is to enable people to play the games they want, on the devices they want, anywhere they want. As announced last year, we’ve been working on a game-streaming device, codename Keystone, that could be connected to any TV or monitor without the need for a console.As part of any technical journey, we are constantly evaluating our efforts, reviewing our learnings, and ensuring we are bringing value to our customers. We have made the decision to pivot away from the current iteration of the Keystone device. We will take our learnings and refocus our efforts on a new approach that will allow us to deliver Xbox Cloud Gaming to more players around the world in the future.”
Microsoft is indeed trying its best to make more players use their Xbox cloud gaming service. It was reported earlier that Microsoft will launch hardware similar to Fire Stick, which will allow players to play the Xbox cloud gaming service directly on the TV at home.
