Cloud gaming has officially entered the Indian market, with Xbox Cloud Gaming already live and GeForce NOW preparing to launch in early 2026. This moment marks the beginning of a major shift in how games are played and delivered. While cloud platforms promise convenience, accessibility and hardware-free gaming, the experience still struggles to match the fidelity, responsiveness and autonomy of playing on your own PC or console. India is now at the centre of this transformation, and the next few years will reveal how far the cloud revolution can go.