Samsung He immersed himself in strategy play on TV without console. Following the announcement that Xbox will be offering its Game Pass Ultimate games on smart TVs launching in 2022, the South Korean company has taken it a step further and announced that it will offer a catalog of other services such as GeForce NOW, Stadia and Amazon Luna in your game center. .
game center is a platform where people can access cloud gaming services. According to Samsung, gamers will be able to easily browse and find available games regardless of platform.
The application uses the hardware capabilities of the latest smart TVs and monitors. According to the company, they offer faster decoding and optimized buffer management technology that reduces input delay by 30% compared to previous models. He will also use AI scaling technology to ensure good image quality in 4K and 8K resolutions.
There are shortcuts in the hub Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, Stadia, Utomik and soon Amazon Luna. There are also sections for the most popular games you’ve played recently and even related videos. The sidebar brings together search, settings, and another button that seems to take us to YouTube Gaming.
Samsung wants you to forget about game consoles
One of the highlights of the Gaming Hub is that es compatible with Bluetooth controllers and headsetsso there is no need to buy new hardware. The Samsung website states that this is compatible with the most popular voice commands and headsets, although it does not specify the make and model. If you have an Xbox or PlayStation control, it’s almost a fact that you’ll be able to sync it.
The interface at first glance looks friendly and has the ability to customize. Samsung has used other services to develop video game experiences. The game center has not only access to streaming services, but also integration with Twitch, YouTube and Spotify right from the experience menu on the main screen.
Gamers can get the latest gaming news, watch tutorials, listen to their favorite music and podcasts, and watch trailers for the most anticipated titles, all in the convenient new Gaming Hub. In addition, users will be able to see expert recommendations based on the latest and most popular games.
Gaming Hub Availability and Compatible Models
The game center will will be available later this year via a system update for Smart TV Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, QLED and 2022 Smart Monitor series. It’s worth saying it’s free though you will need to have an active subscription to the services For example, Game Pass Ultimate, GeForce Now or Stadia to be able to play in the cloud.
It is also important to note that the game center can only be used in Spain, USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Korea and Brazil. But Latin America is not in the plans yet. Game Pass will be available to users in Mexico and Argentina.
Integration of these services into Smart TV the first step towards a future where you don’t need a console to play. Of all the companies, Microsoft seems to be ahead with xCloud. It remains to be seen whether there are agreements with other manufacturers or if they decide to launch “Chromecast” for cloud playback on any TV, regardless of the date of manufacture.
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