MICROSOFT says it is working with major TV brands so that gamers can play Xbox games through web-connected tellies – without a console.
The US tech titan announced Thursday that players of the new system will not require any extra hardware other than a controller.
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Xbox is also building its own streaming devices for cloud gaming to reach gamers on any TV or monitor without the need for a console.
The company, which launched two models of its Xbox gaming consoles last year, has also been focusing on developing its cloud gaming service.
It’s hoped that GamePass will attract casual gamers with the promise of cutting ties to the living room.
The $9.99 per month subscription service boasts titles such as “Alien Isolation” and “Gears 5”.
It can be played on Xbox consoles, Android devices and PCs, and is seen as a weapon for cutting into the dominance of rival Sony’s PlayStation platform.
“With Game Pass coming to the browser, the value of the subscription is going to transcend from the console to the PC to mobile,” Chief Executive Satya Nadella said in a pre-recorded video.
“I am looking forward to how we continue to invest in Game Pass, to add more content and bring the service to even more geographies,” he said.
Cloud gaming through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, available in dozens of countries, will be launched in Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and Japan later this year.
