Xbox Previews Pay-As-You-Go Cloud Gaming Starting At 10 Hours For $3.99
Microsoft is giving Xbox Cloud Gaming users a way to stream games without a Game Pass subscription. Now rolling out in preview to Xbox Insiders, new "Cloud Playtime" packs introduce a prepaid, pay-as-you-go option that lets players purchase streaming time as needed. Microsoft is targeting a broader public rollout in November, with introductory pricing starting at $3.99 for 10 hours of cloud gaming.
For now, players without a Game Pass subscription can choose from three playtime allotments. The entry-level tier provides 10 hours for $3.99, which breaks down to roughly 40 cents per streaming hour. Stepping up to the mid-tier bundle nets 25 hours for $7.99 (around 32 cents an hour), while the top package delivers 50 hours for $11.99, reducing the effective rate to roughly 24 cents per hour. Crucially, Microsoft notes that unused hours don't expire at the end of a monthly billing cycle.
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