Xbox Cloud Gaming Gets A Full Web Overhaul, How To Try It Out Now

Microsoft is rolling out a preview of an updated look and feel for its Xbox Cloud Gaming web experience as the company eyes opening up the service to more users with an ad-supported tier. It’s a necessary refresh, because while the current web-based interface is serviceable, it still has plenty of pain points that needed to be smoothed out to help the service reach a mass audience.

The new user interface will look immediately familiar to anyone who has used an Xbox console or the refreshed Xbox PC app. It has a tile-based design that displays a game’s box art, making it easy for users to find the title they want to play and jump right in. Meanwhile, the background showcases game-based artwork that allows the game’s personality to shine through. It's a clean design that can be easily navigated using a mouse or a controller ...