Microsoft Testing Free Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming Service
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Summary
Microsoft is preparing to launch a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming that will allow users to stream games without a Game Pass subscription. The service is currently being tested internally and will include streaming of owned games, Free Play Days titles, and Xbox Retro Classics games. This represents a significant expansion of Microsoft's cloud gaming offerings by introducing an ad-supported free tier.
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· 4 pulledMicrosoft is getting ready to announce an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans tell The Verge that the software maker has started testing ad-supported games streaming internally, allowing employees to play select titles free without a Game Pass subscription.
I understand that the free ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming will include the ability to stream some games you own, as well as eligible Free Play Days titles, which let Xbox players try games over a weekend.
You'll also be able to stream Xbox Retro Classics games.
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