Microsoft to Deploy Intel Arc A380 GPUs in Xbox Cloud Gaming on Windows 11 Starting March 16, 2023
Microsoft announced plans to integrate Intel's Arc A380 desktop GPUs into its Xbox cloud gaming servers, extending the capabilities of the Xbox cloud gaming service available through the Xbox app on Windows 11. This deployment is scheduled to start on March 16, 2023, and represents the first time Microsoft is leveraging Intel's dedicated GPU technology in its cloud gaming infrastructure. The addition of Intel Arc A380 GPUs aims to enhance the graphical performance and overall experience of cloud gaming for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. With this upgrade, users streaming games via the Xbox cloud from Windows 11 devices can expect improved visual fidelity and smoother gameplay, reflecting Microsoft's ongoing commitment to expanding and optimizing its cloud gaming platform. The move also highlights Microsoft's partnership with Intel in advancing cloud gaming hardware solutions.