Aristeem Play vs Xbox Cloud Gaming

Aristeem Play streams supported PC games from cloud hardware to a browser, so users can play without downloading or installing games on their device. The listed platforms are Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows; supported devices include PCs, laptops and tablets with a keyboard and mouse, as well as devices running Chrome OS, iOS or Android. Stream quality is listed as up to 4K on every plan. A game must be in the Aristeem Play library to launch, and some titles are unavailable or cannot be added. Games marked as requiring purchase must be bought from the relevant game store; the subscription covers hardware and streaming, not the game. Users also need their own account with the relevant store, such as Steam, Epic Games or Battle.net. The subscription costs €3.99 a month. There is no free plan or trial, and an active subscription is required even for free games. Play requires a recent Chromium browser, hardware H.264 decoding, a stable connection and a keyboard and mouse or gamepad.

Xbox Cloud Gaming streams games to supported devices including Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, handhelds, Steam Deck, Android devices, iPhone, iPad, smart TVs, streaming devices, and Meta Quest. It is out of beta and included with Essential, Premium, and Ultimate subscriptions. The listed monthly cloud-play limits are five hours for Essential, ten for Premium, and fifteen for Ultimate, though another Essential plan listing specifies unlimited cloud gaming. More than two thirds of the Game Pass library is enabled for cloud streaming, and some games outside Game Pass can be streamed when owned. The service is listed in 29 countries, including India, with a maximum streaming resolution of 1440p. Progress is saved and shared across platforms, and Premium subscribers receive priority access. Official Xbox controllers, partner controllers, and verified third-party controllers are supported; many compatible games also accept mouse and keyboard or touch input. Android, iOS, and iPadOS use browser streaming. A connection of at least 20 Mbps is recommended for stable gaming. Premium costs $14.99 a month after a $1.00 trial for 14 days.