What is cloud gaming?
Cloud gaming, sometimes called gaming on demand or game streaming, is a type of online gaming that runs video games on remote servers and streams them directly to a user's device, or more specifically, playing a game remotely from a cloud. It contrasts with traditional means of gaming, wherein a game runs locally on a user's video game console, personal computer, or mobile device.
Is cloud gaming a good alternative?
Cloud gaming is good because it gives everyone access to AAA games without the pressure of purchasing additional (expensive) hardware. This way, no one needs to plunk down hard-earned cash on an applicable device to keep up with the gaming industry.
Cloud gaming services
The two best cloud gaming services currently are Xbox game pass cloud gaming, Nvidia Geforce Now, and Playstation Plus Premium. Xbox game pass cloud gaming is good because it can stream to almost any device and hardware, and has all of the game pass perks included in it. Geforce Now is good because it has a big list of supported games and you dont have to buy s special version of the game. PlayStation plus premium is good because it has older titles.
The future of cloud gaming
Cloud gaming has a huge future because you can play games with no compatability issues and you can play them on low end hardware. This is huge because games are getting harder and harder to run, and computers are getting more and more expensive, so it is very convienent that you can play these high end games on non compatible or low end hardware.
Downsides of cloud gaming
One of the biggest downsides of cloud gaming is that you need a very strong internet connection, and even a slight disruption in the signal could lag your game a lot. Another big disadvantage is the games performace. Usually cloud gaming isnt as fast and a sharp because there is only so much bandwith in todays times.
Conclusion
Cloud gaming overall is a great way to play modern games on low ened or uncompatible hardware. The advantages of cloud gaming are that you can play almost any game on any computer, and your machine isnt running the game, so there is no worry for overheating. However some disadvantages are that you need a very strong internet connection and that it isnt as fast as regular gaming. Overall cloud gaming is great but i think its just needs a bit more time.