Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders

Xbox Insider can stream games from their library for free ad-supported advertising units starting today. Free configurations are limited to the games you already own, and sessions are one hour long. However, commercials will only play “before the episodes start.” It’s optional – you won’t need to watch ads if you have paid cloud gaming.

Microsoft says the ad-supported mode will be available for a limited time during a “trial period.” It has already started internal testing An ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming at the end of last year, sources say Seaside during which the test included about two minutes of commercials before the streaming sessions.

At the same time, Microsoft too increasing Game Pass pricesbut it added unlimited cloud gaming to its cheaper Game Pass Essential subscription, which costs $9.99 a month. Previously, you needed a Game Pass Ultimate subscription for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Microsoft says the goal of its current ad-supported marketing test is to develop cheaper ways to play Xbox games. Marketing teams have evolved more and more on video streaming platforms in recent years – the addition of ads to Xbox’s promotional games may indicate a change is coming to game subscriptions.

Additionally, Microsoft says that cloud gaming “will enable Xbox One owners to play new games for Xbox Series X/S” without having to buy a new console. News comes when the Xbox is in a a state of confusionincluding mass layoffs, studio closureand the movements behind those who love you Dana permission. On top of that, the Xbox console prices have been set amount of $100 starting August 1.