Elon Musk, during a live stream on X (formerly Twitter), tested video game streaming by playing Diablo 4. Musk explained that X aims to integrate streaming for Xbox and PS5, emphasizing that X does not intend to compete with specialized streaming platforms but aims to be a generalist app for interacting with a large audience. While details about crypto integration for payments, subscriptions, or donations were not disclosed, Musk's stream received significant interest from millions of viewers.


Elon Musk Tests Video Game Streaming on X, Plans Integration with Xbox and PS5


Elon Musk, during a live stream on X (formerly Twitter), tested video game streaming by playing Diablo 4. Musk explained that X aims to integrate streaming for Xbox and PS5, emphasizing that X does not intend to compete with specialized streaming platforms but aims to be a generalist app for interacting with a large audience. While details about crypto integration for payments, subscriptions, or donations were not disclosed, Musk's stream received significant interest, with millions of viewers.


Elon Musk recently conducted a 50-minute live stream on X, where he played the popular online action role-playing game Diablo 4. During the stream, Musk discussed X's goals for video game streaming and its broader vision.


Musk emphasized the importance of maintaining audio and video quality during the stream, aiming for a seamless experience for viewers. He expressed satisfaction with the developers' work on the platform so far, noting that it's "cool that it works at all."


Towards the end of the stream, Musk addressed X's plans for video game streaming and its position in the market. He mentioned that X intends to add streaming capabilities for Xbox and PS5 but clarified that the platform isn't aiming to outperform specialized streaming apps. Instead, X seeks to be a generalist app that allows users to interact with a broad audience and discover content. Musk acknowledged that specialized apps might excel in certain areas but emphasized the value of being a generalist app.


While discussing X's plans for video game streaming, Musk did not reveal any details about potential crypto integration, such as accepting cryptocurrencies for subscriptions or donations.


The stream garnered significant interest, with 2.8 million viewers during the broadcast and a tweet highlighting the stream receiving 9.3 million views and over 5,300 retweets.


Elon Musk's involvement with X aligns with the platform's transition from Twitter to X, aiming to become an "everything app." X is expanding its features, including introducing a revenue share model for X Premium subscribers and enabling users to post videos and content directly on the platform. The platform also supports financial services, including crypto-related features, as part of its broader vision.


(BRIAN QUARMBY, COINTELEGRAPH, 2023)