Microsoft has revealed how much it will charge people for using the Xbox Cloud Gaming service without a Game Pass membership. Right now, this is available only to Xbox Insiders, but that's a free program that anyone can join . Also notable is that the prices below are described as "introductory launch pricing," and that wording suggests the prices may change in the future. Microsoft is calling these "cloud playtime packs." Cloud playtime packs pricing: 10 hours for $4 25 hours for $8 50 hours for $12 Anyone who buys these cloud playtime packs will get access to cloud gaming without ads and with perks like shorter wait times and higher-quality streaming. These packs will be available to more people starting in November. A version of Xbox cloud gaming with ads is also available to Xbox Insiders without a Game Pass membership. As for those who do have a Game Pass membership, changes are com
Xbox Cloud Gaming Hourly Prices Revealed For Non-Game Pass Members

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