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Microsoft adds another five Xbox games to Boosteroid

  • FF Square EnixFF Square Enix1,551,239
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 19:25
    First time I have heard about this even existing 😆
    Gaming is a life of pure indulgence, world hopping at will - Leon Brown
  • FF Square EnixFF Square Enix1,551,239
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 19:26
    HumbleMite9317 said:
    Is the Boosteroid logo supposed to look like the starship enterprise or is that just the nerd in me?laugh
    🤣
    Gaming is a life of pure indulgence, world hopping at will - Leon Brown
  • Yo Big RussYo Big Russ937,353
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 19:37
    Mr Peanutbubber said:
    Maybe I'm very ignorant but what is the advantage of cloud based gaming? Is it helpful for those that don't have Internet or maybe just those that are mobile?

    Maybe I'm an old man, but I don't need anything more than a console and PC haha glad this an option, I'm just not certain I would ever use it.

    I've used xCloud to play some Game Pass games that weren't downloaded, so maybe this helps people with bad bandwidth that can't download games but stream them?
    Great for mobile. I got a logitech G Cloud and love being able to play while the Gf is using the tv, or when I'm not at home and have some free time like at the parents' for holidays or whatever. It's also handy to have at work to play on lunch. It's not something I thought I'd ever choose to pay for (I have a bunch of game pass ultimate from using the 3 year conversion), but now if they ever upped the price due to cloud I wouldn't be upset about it. I feel like I'd get my money's worth
  • FejerFejer1,747,930
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 19:50
    Mr Peanutbubber said:
    Maybe I'm very ignorant but what is the advantage of cloud based gaming? Is it helpful for those that don't have Internet or maybe just those that are mobile?

    Maybe I'm an old man, but I don't need anything more than a console and PC haha glad this an option, I'm just not certain I would ever use it.

    I've used xCloud to play some Game Pass games that weren't downloaded, so maybe this helps people with bad bandwidth that can't download games but stream them?
    I think there are 3 use cases for playing via cloud streaming:
    1. You can stream games on your mobile devices while you are away from home and don't have your console with you, or when you need to free up the TV at home.
    2. If you want to play a platform exclusive game but don't intend to buy a new console. For example people without an Xbox are able to stream Starfield if they care to play it.
    3. Testing a game via streaming to see if you actually would enjoy it before committing to download the game on your console.
  • Posted on 08 March 24 at 19:55
    mikachu93 said:
    The Five Magics said:
    Question about Boosteroid, sorry if it's a dumb question, because I'm definitely interested, are you able to earn achievements in Xbox games?
    Yes. It's the first sentence in the article.
    That's ADHD for ya ??
  • Tiny PanzaTiny Panza227,420
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 20:09
    Boosteroids are easily cleared up with just a topical ointment
    48 years as a videogamer. So much for "You'll grow out of it".
  • Mr PeanutbubberMr Peanutbubber1,042,499
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 20:24
    Fejer said:
    Mr Peanutbubber said:
    Maybe I'm very ignorant but what is the advantage of cloud based gaming? Is it helpful for those that don't have Internet or maybe just those that are mobile?

    Maybe I'm an old man, but I don't need anything more than a console and PC haha glad this an option, I'm just not certain I would ever use it.

    I've used xCloud to play some Game Pass games that weren't downloaded, so maybe this helps people with bad bandwidth that can't download games but stream them?
    I think there are 3 use cases for playing via cloud streaming:
    1. You can stream games on your mobile devices while you are away from home and don't have your console with you, or when you need to free up the TV at home.
    2. If you want to play a platform exclusive game but don't intend to buy a new console. For example people without an Xbox are able to stream Starfield if they care to play it.
    3. Testing a game via streaming to see if you actually would enjoy it before committing to download the game on your console.
    That makes a lot of sense, thanks! :)
    I'm escaping to the one place that hasn't been corrupted by capitalism...SPACE!
  • FiveWizzFiveWizz677,831
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 20:53
    The Five Magics said:
    mikachu93 said:
    The Five Magics said:
    Question about Boosteroid, sorry if it's a dumb question, because I'm definitely interested, are you able to earn achievements in Xbox games?
    Yes. It's the first sentence in the article.
    I just wanted to let you know that you've put your reply into your signature by accident :)
  • SimpsoSimpso429,409
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 20:56
    The logo makes me think star trek related... right.?
  • LvxLvx456,127
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 21:02
    Phantasy Zebra said:
    mikachu93 said:
    First I'm hearing of Boosteroid.
    Same still no idea what it is and too lazy to google lol
    Typing that sentence literally took you longer than Googling it...
  • Posted on 08 March 24 at 21:54
    The Cherished said:
    mikachu93 said:
    First I'm hearing of Boosteroid.
    Right? You keep hitting them home runs Microsoft!
    This definitely isn't Microsoft claiming a win, this deal was done last year to show "we play nice with competitors" so the ABK deal would have a higher likelihood of getting completed. I didn't know what the service was either but they're 1 year into their 10-year deal with MS, so unless anything drastically changes we can all continue ignoring the service.
    Alladaskill17
  • Dre DreamerDre Dreamer877,341
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 22:14, Edited on 08 March 24 at 22:17 by Dre Dreamer
    Im on Boosteroids. Boosting the hell out of games.
    Dre dreamer
  • EarthboundXEarthboundX2,411,757
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 23:00
    COSM1C JOKER said:
    Mr Peanutbubber said:
    Maybe I'm very ignorant but what is the advantage of cloud based gaming? Is it helpful for those that don't have Internet or maybe just those that are mobile?

    Maybe I'm an old man, but I don't need anything more than a console and PC haha glad this an option, I'm just not certain I would ever use it.

    I've used xCloud to play some Game Pass games that weren't downloaded, so maybe this helps people with bad bandwidth that can't download games but stream them?
    The big one for me is being able to start near instantly. Nothing more infuriating than getting a new game, then having to wait 3+ hours for it to install.
    If your internet is that slow, would it even work well for cloud gaming?
  • Posted on 08 March 24 at 23:07
    tf is boosteroid, breh?
    Another Netflix for video games?
    I don't get it
  • ALoneWolf42ALoneWolf42649,537
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 23:26
    Phantasy Zebra said:
    mikachu93 said:
    First I'm hearing of Boosteroid.
    Same still no idea what it is and too lazy to google lol
    I was also not familiar with it.
  • zDrUnKeNMoNkEyzzDrUnKeNMoNkEyz2,283,083
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 23:31
    i Bright x said:
    Phantasy Zebra said:
    mikachu93 said:
    First I'm hearing of Boosteroid.
    Same still no idea what it is and too lazy to google lol
    Same, except not too lazy, just don't care enough to go check.

    ??
    All of the above.laugh
    Monkey/s
  • Posted on 08 March 24 at 23:38
    zDrUnKeNMoNkEyz said:
    i Bright x said:
    Phantasy Zebra said:
    mikachu93 said:
    First I'm hearing of Boosteroid.
    Same still no idea what it is and too lazy to google lol
    Same, except not too lazy, just don't care enough to go check.

    ??
    All of the above.laugh
    laugh still not looked laugh
  • FlopsyTheRabbitFlopsyTheRabbit1,378,667
    Posted on 08 March 24 at 23:58
    ALoneWolf42 said:
    Phantasy Zebra said:
    mikachu93 said:
    First I'm hearing of Boosteroid.
    Same still no idea what it is and too lazy to google lol
    I was also not familiar with it.
    Perhaps the article could have done with a couple of sentences explaining wtf Boosteroid is for us out of touch people laugh
  • Posted on 09 March 24 at 00:00
    Never heard of Boosteroid before...
  • Lord RoAlJoLord RoAlJo381,647
    Posted on 09 March 24 at 00:40
    Reelbiggerfish said:
    No idea what Boosteroid even is, assuming its pointless if you already have GPU.
    Something tells me they’re “working with them” for the time being and then will eventually buy them out.

    It’s another “cloud based” streaming service by the looks of it. Let’s you game from anything you can access a web browser with or something.
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