Boosteroid is a cloud gaming service that allows users to play on demand video games via browser or via a native application on a variety of devices without the need for high-end or dedicated gaming hardware.[1][2][3][4]
Games can be played via Boosteroid on low-performance PCs, laptops, Chromebooks, smartphones, and Smart TVs. As of October 2024, they had 6.8 million users.[5][6]
Boosteroid lets players stream titles licensed via third-party storefronts.[7]
The company offers a simple subscription model with a single tier providing access to its entire game library and features.[9][10]
History
Boosteroid was founded by Ivan Shvaichenko in Europe 2016.[8] It officially launched its cloud gaming service in 2019, initially focusing on the European market.[1][11]
In 2019, the company partnered with ASUS for their GPU servers, acquiring hardware for their cloud gaming infrastructure.[12][13][14]
Boosteroid began its expansion into the United States market in 2021.[11][15]
In March 2023, Boosteroid secured a 10-year partnership with Microsoft, bringing Xbox PC games to its platform, including popular blockbuster series like Call of Duty, Halo, Forza, Gears of War, in the course of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.[16][8][17]
In April 2023, LG Electronics announced the addition of Boosteroid to their TVs in over 60 countries.[18]
In November 2023, Boosteroid partnered with Samsung to integrate its cloud gaming service into Samsung Gaming Hub on Samsung Smart TVs.[19]
As of 2023, Boosteroid had reached $60 million in revenue.[20]
As of 2024, Boosteroid had reached $87 million in revenue.[21]
In August 2024, Boosteroid partnered with Mercedes-Benz to integrate its cloud gaming service into the MBUX entertainment system of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.[5][10][22]
Boosteroid operates a distributed network of servers located in data centers across Europe,[25][26] North America, and South America to deliver its cloud gaming service with low latency and stable performance for users in supported regions.[27]
Clients are available via web browsers and dedicated applications on desktop and mobile, including Windows, macOS, and Android, as well as on Android TV/Google TV and select smart TVs.[28] On supported TVs, the Boosteroid app allows users to play PC games directly without a console.[29] Input is supported via keyboards and mice on desktop, and via compatible Bluetooth or USBgamepads on mobile and TV devices; TVs generally require a supported controller for gameplay.[30]
Boosteroid employs adaptive bitrate streaming that adjusts quality based on available bandwidth and network conditions.[31]
In May 2025, Boosteroid announced the rollout of support for the cutting-edge AOMedia Video 1 (AV1) codec,[32][33]enabling higher visual quality at lower bitrates on compatible devices.[32]
The company publishes network guidelines for stable broadband connectivity and latency targets,[34] and the service can scale maximum frame rate.[35]
Content access is based on users’ existing PC game libraries.[35]Boosteroid connects to accounts from major digital distribution platforms, such as Steam and the Epic Games Store to launch supported titles from the cloud without local downloads or updates.[7][36]
In March 2023, Microsoft and Boosteroid announced a 10-year agreement to bring Xbox PC games to the service, expanding the catalog to select first-party titles subject to publisher permissions and regional availability.[17]
Supported devices
Boosteroid is designed to be accessible on a wide range of devices, via a Chromium-based browser or a dedicated client.[37][19] The platform supports various operating systems and devices, including:
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