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Microsoft launches pay-as-you-go Xbox Cloud Gaming

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Microsoft is launching a pay-as-you-go option for Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing access without an Xbox Game Pass subscription. This new model will offer 10 hours of gameplay for $3.99, with additional hours available for purchase in bundles. The service aims to make cloud gaming more accessible to a wider audience. AI

IMPACT This change makes cloud gaming more accessible, potentially increasing user adoption of cloud-based entertainment services.

RANK_REASON This is a product launch for a gaming service, not a core AI release or significant industry move.

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Microsoft launches pay-as-you-go Xbox Cloud Gaming

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours Microsoft announced last month that it will let anyone access Xbox Cloud Gaming in Novembe

    Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours Microsoft announced last month that it will let anyone access Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, without the need to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. The new pay-as-you-go model will require players to purchase bundles…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/xbox-cloud-gaming-pay-as-y…

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