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At Microsoft, they are trying to take video games everywhere with Keystone, but it has yet to be seen.

There has been talk for a long time from Microsoft about the development of an HDMI stick or media player to stream the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience to more displays without the need for next-gen consoles or smart TVs. an affordable price. The project is real, known internally as Keystone, and they shared their goals for the device from Redmond.

In a statement to Windows Central, the company has made sure its Cloud Gaming vision is immutable, so they want to remove barriers to entry into video games in any way possible, including the development of a baptized video game streaming device. in a key like a keystone, “Can be connected to any TV or monitor without the need for a console”.

Again, The future of the product is not yet clear. Microsoft explains that “as part of any technical journey” they are continually evaluating their efforts by reviewing what they have learned to ensure they are delivering a product of value to the consumer. But one thing is clear: they want to find ways to allow more users to enjoy their video games through Xbox Cloud Gaming with Keystone or another bet.

Xbox already tried to have HDMI stick

This isn’t the first time Redmond has looked into entering this space and competing with other devices like Amazon’s Fire Stick or Google’s Chromecast. As early as 2015, it became known that Project Hobart, the Xbox TV line of streaming products, was canceled. But now the company’s commitment to finding a way into this industry has become clear and evident.

There is no official information about the functions of KeystoneIt’s apparently two years in development, but Windows Central estimates it could be based on a simplified version of Windows or the Xbox operating system. It is unlikely that we will see a presentation from the statements in the short term, but we will have to pay attention to the Microsoft and Bethesda conference scheduled for June.

According to data at the end of April, more than 10 million people play with Xbox Cloud Gaming, who can enjoy free-to-play offers like Fortnite or subscribe to Xbox Game Pass to play the growing catalog of great games.

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