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Anti-cheat
Anti-cheat is software that detects cheating programs in online games and blocks the players who use them, for example by banning an account from secure servers.
Backward compatibility
Backward compatibility is a console's ability to play games and use accessories made for an earlier console, so a library carries over when you upgrade.
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming runs a game on a remote server and streams the picture to your device over the internet, so you can play without installing the game or owning hardware that could run it.
DirectX
DirectX is Microsoft's set of programming interfaces that Windows games use to work with the graphics card and other hardware; games list the version they need in their system requirements.