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Microsoft Launches Free Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming Test

10/3/2025

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Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming version without Xbox Game Pass.
Ads run for two minutes before gameplay; sessions are capped at one hour, five hours per month.
The plan follows a 50% Xbox Game Pass price increase; analysts say the ad tier could balance access and revenue.

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Story summary

Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming version without Xbox Game Pass.
Ads run for two minutes before gameplay; sessions are capped at one hour, five hours per month.
The plan follows a 50% Xbox Game Pass price increase; analysts say the ad tier could balance access and revenue.