Microsoft unveils pay-as-you-go pricing for Xbox Cloud Gaming
Microsoft is opening Xbox Cloud Gaming to non-subscribers with pay-as-you-go hourly packs starting at $3.99 for 10 hours of playtime.
Microsoft is expanding Xbox Cloud Gaming by introducing a pay-as-you-go model that allows players to stream titles without an Xbox Game Pass subscription. The cloud playtime options start at $3.99 for 10 hours. The service is currently accessible to Xbox Insiders and is scheduled to open to everyone in November.[1][2][3][7][8][9]
According to reporting by Tom Warren of The Verge, Microsoft is also offering larger playtime bundles priced at $7.99 for 25 hours and $11.99 for 50 hours. Neowin reported the packages are being tested as "Xbox Cloud Playtime" packs, while Dexerto noted that purchased hours do not expire.[4][5][6][8]
Key facts
- Xbox Cloud Gaming is adopting a pay-as-you-go option that does not require an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
- Pricing tiers include 10 hours for $3.99, 25 hours for $7.99, and 50 hours for $11.99.
- The playtime packs are available to Xbox Insiders first before rolling out to all users in November.
- Neowin reported Microsoft is testing the packs under the brand name Xbox Cloud Playtime.
- Dexerto reported that unused cloud hours purchased through the pay-as-you-go system never expire.
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Analytics Insight@analyticsinmePost on X ·
𝐗𝐛𝐨𝐱 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐲-𝐀𝐬-𝐘𝐨𝐮-𝐆𝐨, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟑.𝟗𝟗 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝟎 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 Xbox Cloud Gaming is going pay-as-you-go. Microsoft will let players buy cloud hours from USD 3.99 for 10 hours—no Game Pass needed. Larger packs offer better value. #Xbox #CloudGaming #Microsoft #GamePass #GamingNews #AI #AINews #AnalyticsInsight #AnalyticsInsightMagazine Read More 👇 https://t.co/w2LJRayyN3
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IGN@IGNPost on X ·
Microsoft is now letting Xbox Insiders stream games by buying cloud playtime without a Game Pass subscription. Here's how much it all costs: https://t.co/ZIxVbOiD35 https://t.co/AI84rO7J5I
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VideoCardz.com@VideoCardzPost on X ·
Xbox Cloud Gaming pay-as-you-go pricing revealed, $3.99 for 10 hours and no Game Pass required 🔗https://t.co/gqMPMCNdn2 https://t.co/tBeI5z6pDH
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
Microsoft reveals pricing for Xbox Cloud Gaming without Game Pass, for Xbox Insiders now and others next month: 10 hours for $3.99, 25 for $7.99, 50 for $11.99 (@tomwarren / The Verge) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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Dexerto@DexertoPost on X ·
Xbox has revealed pricing for its new cloud gaming service that doesn't require Game Pass It starts at $3.99 for 10 hours of gaming, and unused hours never expire https://t.co/oKHUqUJaR5
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NeowinFeed@NeowinFeedPost on X ·
Microsoft is testing new pay-as-you-go Xbox Cloud Playtime packs starting at $3.99 for 10 hours, letting players stream games without Game Pass. #XboxCloudPlaytime #CloudGames https://t.co/UGcI8o24gh
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The Verge@vergePost on X ·
Microsoft is opening up Xbox Cloud Gaming to anyone in November. https://t.co/T8CcgbJWfp
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Microsoft reveals pricing for Xbox Cloud Gaming without Game Pass, for Xbox Insiders now and others next month: 10 hours for $3.99, 25 for $7.99, 50 for $11.99 (Tom Warren/The Verge) Tom Warren / The Verge : Microsoft reveals pricing for Xbox Cloud Gaming without Game Pass, for Xbox Insiders now and others next month: 10 hours for $3.99, 25 for $7.99, 50 for $11.99 — Microsoft is opening up Xbox Cloud Gaming to anyone in November. … Microsoft announced last month that it will let anyone …
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Tom Warren@tomwarrenPost on X ·
Microsoft is opening up Xbox Cloud Gaming to anyone in November, and it's now revealing the pricing of cloud hours. Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours. Details 👇https://t.co/x9HsJqo0Vz
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