Players will soon be able to pay for streaming without a Game Pass subscription
Xbox Reveals New Pricing Plans For Cloud Gaming

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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Xbox Reportedly Plans To Release New Gaming Handheld In 2027 Despite Ongoing Turf Battles With Windows
- Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours
- Xbox Insiders Can Now Stream Games by Buying Cloud Playtime Without Game Pass, Introductory Launch Pricing Revealed
- Xbox Cloud Gaming Hourly Prices Revealed For Non-Game Pass Members
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