Samsung continues to expand its range of products and services. By doing so, the company appeals to a broad user base and ensures its resilience even if things go awry in a particular sector. For instance, the South Korean tech giant recently introduced its new 49-inch G93SC curved OLED 240Hz monitor. However, that’s not the end of the company’s future plans. Reports suggest that Samsung will be launching its game streaming service out of beta this week. Here are the details…

Samsung to Launch Cloud Gaming Service for Galaxy Phones This Week

If you want to play modern AAA games, the solution is pretty straightforward. Simply prepare your budget and purchase a console or PC, and you’ll be able to play your desired game at high settings and enjoy your hobby. However, this can be quite expensive, and it might be hard for you to afford it. So, what’s the alternative? The answer is cloud gaming.

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Cloud gaming, or game streaming, allows users to play video games hosted on remote servers, streaming them directly to devices like TVs, phones, or computers. This means you don’t have to download or install games on your device, and you can play them even if your device isn’t equipped to run them on its own.

Although it’s still in its early stages, this method is gradually gaining popularity. Services like Nvidia’s GeForce Now, Amazon Luna and Microsoft’s XCloud are increasingly being used by users on a tight budget. For instance, during the pandemic, even though I didn’t have any gaming equipment, I had the opportunity to play high-quality graphic games like Witcher 3 on my 2010-era laptop using GeForce Now.

Now, Samsung is reportedly planning to officially introduce cloud gaming within the Samsung Game Launcher on Galaxy phones at its developer conference on October 5th. Although the performance of smartphones improves with almost every new model, mobile games today still often require relatively “simple” and low graphics. Yet, players want to see games of a quality close to PC/console games on their $1000 devices.

Due to the current business model and revenue strategies, it’s not practical to develop modern games solely for a few top-tier devices. This is where Samsung’s cloud gaming service steps in. The company is trying to bridge the gap by offering a way to play these modern games, making their product more appealing. Samsung has been experimenting with cloud gaming on its Galaxy phones for a while.

They are also reportedly in discussions with major game publishers to introduce their games to the platform. Moreover, Samsung has stated that they will charge a smaller service fee than other cloud gaming providers, potentially making it more enticing for game developers.

Unfortunately, we don’t have much information about the upcoming service beyond what we’ve just mentioned. However, a word of caution for all Galaxy phone users: entering the cloud gaming market will not be easy for Samsung. For instance, the most recent company that ventured into this field with high enthusiasm was Google. They announced a service named Stadia in 2019 and launched it in 2020. Regrettably, due to continuous losses, they shut down Stadia in 2022. Sadly, a similar fate might await Samsung.

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