"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 employees trying it out now before it may launch publicly for everyone. The report said the free ad-based tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming will allow players to stream "some" of the games they already own, along with select titles from the "Free Play Days" promotion that allows people to play select titles on weekends at no cost. Xbox Retro Classics titles may be included, too."
"In terms of the ads themselves, the report said the current iteration has people watching two minutes of preroll ads before jumping into a game. The report also mentioned that there could be streaming limitations, including a cutoff of one-hour sessions each and up to five hours for free each month. It's possible things change before the ad-based program goes live, if it does at all. The Xbox Cloud Gaming version with ads is said to be in the works for PC, Xbox, handheld devices, and internet browsers."
Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming with employees trying the service before any public launch. The free tier will let players stream some games they already own and select titles from the "Free Play Days" weekend promotions, and may include Xbox Retro Classics. Current testing shows two minutes of preroll ads before gameplay and potential streaming limits such as one-hour session cutoffs and a five-hour monthly cap. The ad tier is being developed for PC, Xbox, handheld devices, and web browsers. Streaming quality features like 1440p remain tied to Game Pass Ultimate.
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