Microsoft is also upping the bitrate quality of Xbox Cloud Gaming streams. Microsoft is also upping the bitrate quality of Xbox Cloud Gaming streams. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has ...

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 ...

Xbox's cloud gaming service has reached a milestone, shedding its "beta" label. Along with Xbox Cloud Gaming exiting its beta state, Microsoft also announced that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers ...

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 ...

A few years ago, Microsoft offered some of the best deals in gaming. The spartan Xbox Series S was well-priced at $300 (and you could often find it even cheaper if you hunted for deals). A $15 monthly ...

Players that don't subscribe to Xbox Game Pass may soon be able to try Xbox Cloud through an ad-supported tier.

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 ...

Aaron McKinley is a writer, blogger and video game enthusiast with over five years of experience in web content and many more in playing games until the wee hours of the morning. His work spans many ...

Despite refuting claims that it's moving away from the console business, Xbox Series X|S consoles have been disappearing from store shelves recently. Following confirmation from Costco that its stores ...

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate jumps to $29.99 per month, a 50% hike. Essential and Premium plans get upgrades without price increases. Gamers slam the changes, with cancellations crashing Microsoft's site.

Microsoft is making some big changes to its Xbox Game Pass subscription. The most painful one is a 50-percent price hike for Game Pass Ultimate. The Netflix-like library of games will go from $20 a ...

Xbox Game Pass underwent an overhaul, effective October 1, 2025. Players can now subscribe to Essential, Premium, or Ultimate plans, each offering additional benefits. All plans are playable across PC ...