TL;DR: Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing users to stream select games without a subscription. This move aims to expand access while generating revenue ...

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It’s been quite the week for Xbox news. A lot of people are still coming to terms with Microsoft's veritable gut-punch of an announcement that the price of a Game Pass Ultimate subscription is about ...

Xbox is planning a notable change in its cloud gaming system, as a new report suggests that ads could soon become a part of it. The tech giant is reportedly testing limits on ad-free experience, ...

Players that don't subscribe to Xbox Game Pass may soon be able to try Xbox Cloud through an ad-supported tier. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

According to a brief mention in the New York Times, Microsoft has officially confirmed that it is currently testing a free Xbox Cloud service supported by advertisements, although no further specific ...

Microsoft is gearing up to announce an ad-based version of Xbox Cloud Gaming, according to a new report. The Verge's sources said Microsoft is now testing an ad tier for the streaming service, with ...

Loading screens point to an imminent test of ad-supported Xbox streaming. Loading screens point to an imminent test of ad-supported Xbox streaming. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has ...

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Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft employees can now access an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming ahead of a public test. Microsoft ...

Xbox Cloud Gaming could have a free, ad-supported version launching as a beta test soon, according to reports on social media. While Xbox Cloud Gaming will still be offered as part of Xbox Game Pass ...