PlayAny vs Xbox Cloud Gaming
PlayAny
playany.netXbox Cloud Gaming
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| Figure | PlayAny | Xbox Cloud Gaming |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.33/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 8 |
| Spec score · Cloud gaming services | 7.8 (#26) | 9.2 (#2) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Game access model | byo_library | mixed |
| Supported devices | iPhone; Mac with Apple M1 or later; Apple Vision | Supports Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, handhelds, mobile, tablets, TVs, streaming devices, VR, and Steam Deck beta. |
Plans
PlayAny
- Play PassFree
- 60 Minutes$2.99, paid once
- 120 Minutes$4.99, paid once
- 300 Minutes$6.99, paid once
- Lifetime Pass$29.99, paid once
- Yearly Pass$39.99 a year
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
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.