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Microsoft changes Xbox Cloud Gaming subscription model
Microsoft is implementing changes to its Xbox Cloud Gaming service beginning in November. The company is introducing a 15-hour monthly cap for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers while simultaneously launching a new pay-as-you-go pricing option that allows users to access cloud gaming without a subscription requirement.
Key takeaways
- 1.Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will face a usage limit of 15 hours per month for cloud gaming, representing a restriction from the previous unlimited access model
- 2.Microsoft is introducing a standalone pay-as-you-go option for Xbox Cloud Gaming, decoupling the service from Game Pass subscription requirements
- 3.These changes indicate a shift in Microsoft's monetization strategy for cloud gaming, balancing subscription-based access with flexible, usage-based pricing
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