Xbox Game Pass Adds Custom Touch Controls To Over 50 Games
Xbox Game Pass has added custom touch screen controls to over 50 titles, adding to the impressive suite of features available on the popular service.
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass has added custom touchscreen-enabled controls to over 50 games available through the expansive game subscription service. The popular service has rapidly increased the list of games it offers over the last three years. The game subscription service hosts an impressive catalogue of games and with touch screen enabled controls added and optimized for the Microsoft Surface Duo, we can peek into future directions the game service might take.
Xbox Game Pass first launched in June of 2017 and offered a small library of games and some backwards compatible Xbox 360 games. With time, however, the service grew to include a large catalogue of first-party games available on the Xbox One platform. The pass has since expanded to include a higher tier of subscription that bundles Game Pass with the Xbox Gold subscription as well as offering all subscribers access to the basic EA Play game service. The catalogue of games offered grows monthly and adds both first-party blockbusters as well as indie games of all genres. The service continues rising in popularity alongside its growing library and it was reported that Xbox Game Pass hit 23 million subscribers last month.
In a recent Xbox press release, it is detailed that over 50 games available on Xbox Game Pass have received custom touch screen controls for the Microsoft Surface Duo. This update allows one screen to be utilized as a controller while the other works as the game display itself. The update also improves using dual displays and wider aspect ratios. Xbox goes on to promise that this update will be brought to more titles and platforms in the future.
Xbox Game Pass also offers Xbox Cloud as a feature that allows game streaming on various platforms. Recently, an Xbox Cloud beta launched for Apple and Android devices which means Xbox hits such as Halo are available across more platforms than ever before. The Xbox Cloud service is still young but if it is successful, it can change how people game forever. With Xbox acquiring Bethesda Studios as well, the service has solidified its future as a powerhouse of game availability.
The Xbox Game Pass continues offering large incentives for gamers to choose the service, chief among them is launch day availability for massive titles. This feature is beloved by many since it allows many gamers to enjoy AAA game releases the day they release while sidestepping the $60 price tag that accompanies them. It was recently announced that the highly anticipated Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance will be available on launch day. This type of game availability makes the service much more viable for gamers of any demographic given its affordability. The Xbox Game Pass continues to grow its library and suite of features to become more accessible to a wider range of gamers.