The future of gaming is about to get a lot faster as Microsoft has decided to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to certain cars in the near future.
Announced on Xbox Wire, Microsoft has partnered with LG Electronics to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) to select internet-connected vehicles. Vice President of Xbox Marketing, Chris Lee, wrote in the statement, “We’re committed to meeting players wherever they are, bringing the joy of gaming into even more places and experiences…introducing a new way to bring more of what players love about Xbox into more places.”
With the Xbox built into LG’s webOS Automotive Content Platform (ACP), passengers in internet-connected vehicles will be able to stream and play games directly from the Xbox app. Attached to the ACP is LG Playware, which essentially turns your vehicle’s dashboard screen into acts as an all-in-one media hub—similar to what you’d get on an airplane. However, users will need to have an automotive data plan in order to access Game Pass and other streaming services.
Lee goes on to say, “Our work with LG is the latest example of Xbox expanding to new places, building on partnerships that already bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to mobile devices, PCs, and TVs. By adding vehicles to the mix, we’re giving players more choice than ever in how they enjoy their games.”
As Lee writes, “whether you’re jumping back into an old favourite or discovering something completely new, Xbox Cloud Gaming and LG Electronics transforms your vehicle’s infotainment system into more than just music and movies—it becomes a full entertainment hub.” Lee also mentions how it’s an effective way to alleviate boredom if users are waiting at EV charging stations or passing the time on extended road trips. It could even be a fun way to play your favourite Xbox games if you’re meeting under an overpass for a late-night basketball game.
Microsoft has not provided any details on when this vehicle update will be released, simply stating that it’s “coming soon.”
