Xbox cloud gaming just got a beautiful upgrade over Microsoft Edge
The latest version of Microsoft Edge has made the browser even better for Xbox cloud gaming.
Microsoft Edge version 103 has introduced two new gaming modes for its browser. These are Clarity Boost and a new Efficiency Mode, and both look like a perfect fit for Xbox Cloud gaming.
Microsoft announced the additions via its Windows Experience Blog (opens in new tab) Although the testing of the new gaming option is going on since March. But eventually, the features have made their way to the latest public build of Microsoft Edge, which you can update now.
Clarity Boost and Efficiency Mode are both Edge-exclusive features. Clarity Boost is described by Microsoft as “spatial upscaling enhancement” and makes the image appear clearer and sharper when playing games through the cloud on your browser. See the image below to see the difference in Clarity Boost Microsoft Flight Simulator.
The above efficiency mode has also been added in the latest version of Edge. This reduces the resource load on your browser while playing cloud-based games, thereby increasing performance. This feature can be turned on or off through Edge’s System and Display Settings tab.
Microsoft Edge: The Gamer’s Browser?
These latest updates to Edge show that Microsoft is serious about making its browser the go-to choice for gamers. This is especially so if you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription required to access the Xbox Cloud gaming service.
With a subscription, you don’t even need an Xbox console to access the service’s games. If they’re playable through the cloud, they can be accessed on a phone, tablet, or Microsoft’s Internet browser. These new performance options should make cloud gaming more accessible on a variety of hardware, and look great to boot.
Of course, Xbox Cloud Gaming can also be accessed through other browsers, including Google Chrome and Safari. However, the new performance-enhancing features can only be found in Microsoft Edge.
We don’t think these gaming-focused updates for Edge will be enough to draw people away from other popular browsers. But Microsoft finally gives its browser the edge (no pun intended) when it comes to accessing cloud gaming without a console.