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Halo Infinite’s Xbox Cloud Gaming Debut on Steam Deck: A New Era for Portable Gaming
Microsoft’s collaboration between Xbox Cloud Gaming and Valve’s Steam Deck is revolutionizing portable gaming, with Halo Infinite as a standout example. Phil Spencer, Head of Microsoft Gaming, highlighted the capability of bringing "the power of Xbox to devices you wouldn’t expect" (GameSpot, 2021).
John from Denver, a former Nintendo Switch user, expressed his awe over the graphics and gameplay of Halo Infinite on Steam Deck, outperforming the Switch’s capabilities (Personal communication, 2022). According to Microsoft, Halo Infinite runs at up to 1080p and 60 frames per second on Steam Deck (Microsoft News, 2022).
Jake Williams, a gaming industry analyst, believes this partnership is "a game-changer for both Microsoft and Valve," expanding their reach in the gaming market (Quartz, 2022). With cloud gaming leading the way to a more accessible and versatile gaming landscape, anticipate further groundbreaking announcements.
FAQ:
- What is Xbox Cloud Gaming? – A game streaming service allowing users to play Xbox games on devices other than an Xbox console.
- Is Halo Infinite available on Steam Deck? – Yes, via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
- How does the performance of Halo Infinite on Steam Deck compare to a Switch? – Halo Infinite runs at up to 1080p and 60 frames per second on Steam Deck, surpassing the Switch’s capabilities.