As a lifelong gamer the whole idea of cloud gaming – the ability to indulge in games whenever and wherever – was nothing short of amazing. The freedom it offers and for busy people like me, it’s an absolute game-changer.
What is Cloud Gaming
Cloud gaming, in a nutshell, is like Netflix for video games; you stream games from powerful remote servers straight to your device, whether it’s your Xbox, phone, PC or anything else, without needing to be tied down to any bulky equipment or being completely stuck in your living room.
All you need is a good internet connection, and you can access your favourite games anywhere, anytime without any constant updates or hardware limitations. This means, for someone like me who is constantly balancing work, life with kids and play time; I can finally have the time and space to enjoy the games I love.
Convenience for the whole family
As an example of how cloud gaming has benefited my family, here’s a typical scene in my house: a family of four with three active gamers (and one youngster who just wants to watch Bluey) who are usually competing for a spot in front of the television to play their favorite game as much time as they can.
With cloud gaming, I can play games on my laptop while my husband plays Genshin Impact on his phone, and one of our kids is playing Minecraft on his tablet, all without any hardware conflicts. No more accusations of “taking over the TV” or “taking over the console”!
Savings all around
The beauty of cloud gaming isn’t just limited to its convenience, but affordability and space savings are two other big points in its favor. Gone are the days of stacking cartridges or discs that inevitably get lost, broken, or scratched.
With a cloud-based library of games, my digital shelf is more organized and I always have instant access to a variety of experiences. Plus, with cloud gaming services like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate available, I can try out games on the cheap that I wouldn’t normally give a second look at because I don’t want to pay for them.
Seamless streaming
Another benefit that cloud gaming offers is the ease of playing anything on any device. You don’t have to waste time (or space) downloading gigabytes of data or waiting for all sorts of updates before you can start playing.
Plus, you can switch from one device to another with ease. So, for example, if a work call interrupts my morning gaming session, I can pick up where I left off using my phone on my break, without any interruptions.
Play anywhere, anytime
Another seriously liberating aspect of cloud gaming is that I’m not confined to my home and couch when I want to spend a few hours engrossed in a good game. Now, whether I’m waiting in line for the car to pick up the kid or spending a few moments in a hotel room on a family outing while the kids sleep after their long day, my virtual world is just a tap away.
This ability to play anywhere miraculously squeezes extra hours out of my day that I didn’t even know I had, meaning those awkward waits and restless nights are just gaming opportunities rather than just wasted time and the desire to play.
A flexible experience
It seems that fluidity is one of the most important aspects when it comes to gaming in today’s world, and cloud gaming provides just that. Transitions between devices are smoother than ever, meaning I can easily switch from tablet to smartphone and then to console without missing out on any of the action.
Never before have I felt so free to play wherever and whenever I want – and since I’m constantly on the go, that’s incredibly important to me.
In fact, I’d say this is the foundation that cloud gaming is built on and what makes it such a huge benefit for anyone who needs the flexibility to be an adult gamer like me.
Cloud gaming is the number one thing that allows me to continue gaming despite my (probably overly) busy life. Plus, it means my whole family can enjoy gaming too, something I wouldn’t have believed possible when I was younger. It eliminates the battle over the console, allowing me to focus on what really matters: having great gaming hours!