Boosteroid vs Xbox Cloud Gaming
Boosteroid
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| Figure | Boosteroid | Xbox Cloud Gaming |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €16.89/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 8 |
| Spec score · Cloud gaming services | 8.9 (#4) | 9.2 (#2) |
| Founded | 2016 | 1975 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Game access | Users launch games they already own | mixed |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States | Redmond, Washington, United States |
| Max streaming resolution | 4k | 1440p |
| Supported devices | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,browsers,Android TV,webOS TV,Samsung Tizen TV,ChromeOS | Supports Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, handhelds, mobile, tablets, TVs, streaming devices, VR, and Steam Deck beta. |
Plans
Boosteroid
- Ultra€16.89 a month
- Ultra Pro€74.89 a month
- PopularPrice not published
- UltimatePrice not published
- Ultra + WOT bundlePriced on request
Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Game Pass EssentialPriced on request
- Game Pass EssentialPrice not published
- Game Pass Premium$14.99 a month
- Game Pass Ultimate$22.99 a month
- Xbox Game Pass Essential$10 a month
- PC Game Pass$13.99 a month
- Xbox Game Pass Premium$14.99 a month
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate$22.99 a month
In their own words
Boosteroid
Boosteroid is a cloud gaming service that runs games on remote gaming rigs and streams gameplay to users. Players launch games they already own, with access to hundreds of titles from popular platforms. Supported devices include Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers, ChromeOS and smart TVs including Android TV, webOS and Samsung Tizen TV. Streaming can reach 4K resolution, and ray tracing is listed as supported. Gaming sessions have no time limits, and users can switch devices and continue playing. Gameplay can also be streamed to YouTube. Boosteroid says it does not share user data and lists no ads or lock-in contract. Online chat support is available 24/4, with responses stated as taking 1-2 minutes. There is no free plan listed. The Ultimate plan is billed €89.89 per year, equivalent to €7.49 per month; the Ultra plan costs €16.89 a month.
Xbox Cloud Gaming
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.