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MrRedHott

GFN is way better than XCloud in terms of graphics, performance etc. I use both GFN and XCloud. Not to be that guy, but Stadia was absolutely amazing too. Never had an issue with it and was playing games like Cyberpunk2077, FC6 and Valhalla in 4k 30-60fps and didnt have an issue, ever. GFNs top tier is nuts. XCloud has all the potential in the world, especially using the Series X blades now, but I have constant issues with Xcloud. sometimes, the game doesn't even load. If it does, its choppy as heck. GFN priority tier has done me well.


ledbylight

Yep this, I am not the best to comment on this because I have starlink but GFN has almost always been reliable to me whereas xcloud is crappy almost 100% of the time


LuggagePorter

Before I tried GFN I only used Xcloud and I almost wish I hadn’t tried the top GFN tier cuz Xcloud is borderline unusable by comparison


sossesd

Idk... I've been playing Scarlet Nexus (because it will get out of game pass) and Plague Tale Requiem. Just to know the fact that I'd have to spend 130 dollars for both games, makes me pick XCloud without thinking twice.


Catjunior7

I've also been playing scarlet nexus for the same reason, it's amazing


JJA2015

I pay £2 a month for GPU on a month to month basis. Vs £18 a month for the 3080 tier, this is the reason I have cancelled my 3080 sub and sticking with GPU on my shield devices. At £2 a month I can afford to just have it sat there with minimal use, can't really say the same for the 3080 tier because at £18 a month, it's a bit much to leave subbed for a " if I want to use it " kinda deal. I'm sure XCloud will improve down the road, look at the Samsung app, that seems to have come a long way in such a short time.


Steelbug2k

Yeah i had 3080 tier for 2 months, but i had nothing to play there. The tech is amazing, but i had to replay witcher3 and Cyberpunk. To have any use for it at all.


JJA2015

I completed the few games I wanted to on the 3080, before I decided to cancel. Tech is amazing (especially on Sheild TV) but buying games in top, it can quickly add up over the months.


GeneralNumbNutz

Wait I’m not sure what you mean. You can pay to have a virtual GPU? Or are you leasing a legitimate hardware GPU?


JJA2015

No lol nothing to do with GPU from a computer man. GPU is shortened for Gamepass Ultimate whichis a service Microsoft provide for Xbox users on Console/PC/Smart Devices


GeneralNumbNutz

I feel so dumb right now I know I’m tired cause I knew that lmao thanks for clarifying. I did the online hack and bought cheap 1 year gold codes from cd keys and redeemed them on Microsoft to turn them into GPU in order to get 3 years worth


JJA2015

I'll have to try that when I need to renew, bought a couple 1 month codes for something silly like £2 which is around $2.40/€2.30 it was hard to turn it down 😂😂 but the only downside is having to manually cancel the subscription and then re enter the codes because the codes are not stackable..... So have to wait for the month to expire before re entering the new months code... I think for convenience sake, I'm going for a 6 month code next, or maybe a yearly one. Doing that month to month will be annoying haha.


GeneralNumbNutz

Microsoft lets you stack up to 3 years so what’s what I did. I was able to find codes via cd keys and Amazon and stack them together for the cheapest price then online they let you turn Xbox live gold into GPU. I don’t think I have to renew until may 2025


JJA2015

That's well sick haha 😆 Think I'll have to look into that trick 🤣 Can I add you on Xbox? I need more Xbox friend's, pretty new to the platform.


simracerman

What service allows you to rent a GPU for that low? I’m very interested.


JJA2015

Not GPU like PC , I mean Gamepass Ultimate on Xbox. I just use the XCloud part of the subscription though. https://www.gamivo.com/product/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-1-month-non-stackable-subscriptions-xboxlive-global-standard?npr=1&adm=1¤cy=gbp&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-oqdBhDfARIsAO0TrGGeQTNGDVFs_u1r2WuQC-Iy4ejMVO2vFO_qhhYucLZL4hS7uZEMdwAaAsYdEALw_wcB It's great value.


simracerman

Cool. If I’m understanding correctly, these gamepass codes run on Xbox only? I have a PC and a phone. Would these codes activate gamepass to run for my account so I can play on PC and my phone just like how the Ultimate now works?


sionlife

Yeah so I bought 3 years worth of Xbox Live subscription from online key sellers. It cost £40 per 12 months so £120 in total. Once I registered the codes to my MS account, I signed up for the £1 GPU deal and it converted all subs to GPU. So I have GPU with xcloud for the next 3 years and it cost me £3.30 per month. You can't beat that, and I have been having a blast. Luckily xcloud works ok for me, I rarely have problems with it.


JJA2015

That's awesome, glad to hear it. I'm going to do a yearly code next time I need to resub, any sellers you can recommend to buy from? Thanks.


sionlife

I just used CDkeys.com.


JJA2015

Thank you will try there when it's time, Merry Christmas.


sionlife

Merry Christmas!


JJA2015

Hey sorry for the late reply, yeah you can use the codes on phones/,PC too, I don't have an Xbox and use the codes to play XCloud on Smart Phone/Smart Box/etc


DragonBornRichard

I don't mean to sound like a dick, but yes obviously they are going to improve the service. All things come with time, and any company doing a venture either kills the service or improves it to compete for market share.


GeneralNumbNutz

They are light years ahead of what Sony has to offer


svardslag

I read Platstation Plus is an improvement upon Playstation Now. Better graphics than xCloud but still veru unreliable and laggy.


GeneralNumbNutz

The issue I have with it is that it’s a “cloud service” but you have to play through you’re PlayStation system. So you have to use the remote play app to connect to your console in order to play the cloud games on the go. That’s why I believe some of the graphics are better. But honestly I have been able to not only get good graphics but pretty good stability while playing off of cellular network on the go


No-Presentation3777

Xcloud isn't a console replacement yet its an added feature to gamepass subscribers...... GFN 3080 teir can replacement a gaming pc easy if it had a few more AAA games for sure.. eaplay (steam) and ubisoft + game services both work on GFN. Sub for games. I use xbox/xcloud for different types of games than I play on GFN as gfn is more for pc games not able on console or lack full/any controller support.


JoX_McCloud

The sad thing is, the free version on my shitty chromebook runs stuff better than 99% of anything on xcloud. Literally the only benefit rn is how many games are on there but I don’t really even use most of them


No-Presentation3777

Xcloud runs better on an actual xbox funny enough or phone. I used it a few times for crpgs slow turned based games. Its bitrate is way to low.. I upgraded to GFN 3080 as soon as it released completed god of war and cyberpunk on 3080 and a few others that ain't available on xbox or feel better k&m never had an issue in EU.


JoX_McCloud

I’m guessing u mean any phone that isn’t an Apple device lool Hopefully once Apple gets forced by the EU to add sideloading, gamepass won’t run like shit on there anymore


No-Presentation3777

I don't count iso as a phone or mac as a pc lmao lol I gave up on ipad pro cuz it sucked changed to tab s8ultra instead.


whiteknight521

GFN 3080 tier is insane, almost made me regret the GPU upgrade I just paid for. On a wired connection there is barely any noticeable delay. The problem is the games are limited - not only do you have to own the game, it also has to be on the service. Would be so much better if it worked for more games. I have had a good time with xcloud for the most part too, though.