Microsoft Tests Hourly Payment for Xbox Cloud Gaming

Full launch of the new system is scheduled for November 2026

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The test version offers packages for 10, 25, and 50 hours priced at $3.99, $7.99, and $11.99 respectively. The payment applies to both purchased and free-to-play games.

Xbox Insider participants can also launch cloud games for free with ads displayed. For Game Pass subscribers, separate cloud streaming limits based on subscription tiers are set to take effect in November, after which access will be blocked until the next billing period.

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