Enjoying the latest titles on-demand, from a variety of devices, with a subscription and a good internet connection, isn’t exclusive to Netflix. Cloud Gaming, defined by many experts as the future of video games, offers the same. Although it has existed since the late 2000s, technological advances and increased internet speeds have led many providers to offer platforms with hundreds of online titles, such as Nvidia® with GeForce NOW, Google with Stadia™, Sony with PlayStation™ Now, or Microsoft with Xbox® Cloud Gaming. However, before diving into Cloud Gaming, it’s important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of this model. Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s leading independent memory products manufacturer, shares the most important points.
Cloud Gaming requires no configuration. The cloud server allows users to play on any device, anytime and anywhere, as long as the broadband connection is stable. When playing via streaming, more data capacity is needed, so having excellent internet speed is essential.
Another advantage of Cloud Gaming is the subscription model. It mainly offers a huge catalog of games to choose from. This freedom to pick from a variety of titles is appealing to many gamers. However, you must consider the cost of the subscription and a good internet service.
Video compression is one reason many gamers choose to play on PC or console instead of Cloud Gaming. As with YouTube and other streaming providers, videos are compressed to use less bandwidth. This means the game’s resolution won’t be as high compared to a disc or direct download.
Currently, Cloud Gaming is in a period of transition. It hasn’t yet eclipsed the traditional model of buying and playing at home. However, services like the successful Xbox Game Pass, with its Xbox Cloud Gaming element, are helping to normalize a new way to play. Technical limitations mean that, in some parts of the world, the Cloud Gaming experience simply isn’t viable for many high-speed, high-demand AAA titles, though dismissing the possibility entirely would be a mistake. Technology is always changing, so at some point, standard bandwidth may be more than adequate for this way of playing.
Kingston offers a variety of products to power up PCs and enable a better gaming experience. The Kingston FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD delivers blazing speeds up to 7300/7000 MB/s read/write** and capacities from 500GB to 4TB*** to store your favorite games and multimedia content. It’s the perfect SSD for a gaming PC. Additionally, Kingston FURY™ Beast DDR5 RGB memory takes speed, capacity, and reliability even further, providing the possibility of a more robust PC with higher performance standards.
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About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
From big data to laptops and PCs, including IoT-based devices like smart technology and wearables, Kingston helps manufacturers integrate solutions used for living, working, and playing. The world’s largest PC manufacturers and cloud storage companies rely on Kingston to meet their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day. We go beyond our products to have a broader vision, meet our customers’ needs, and deliver solutions that make a difference. For more information about how Kingston is with you, visit Kingston.com. Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. IronKey is a registered trademark of Kingston Digital, Inc. Kingston FURY and the Kingston FURY logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
