Microsoft is implementing significant changes to its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, altering the monetization strategy for its cloud-based gaming offerings. Starting in November, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will face a new limit of just 15 hours of cloud gaming per month, a notable reduction from the previously unlimited access.
In parallel with this restriction, Microsoft is also introducing a pay-as-you-go option for Xbox Cloud Gaming. This new model is designed to attract users who do not require a full Game Pass subscription but wish to access cloud gaming services on a more limited, usage-based basis. These adjustments signal a shift in how Microsoft plans to monetize its cloud gaming infrastructure, potentially aiming to broaden its user base while optimizing revenue streams.
Microsoft Limits Xbox Cloud Gaming Hours, Introduces Pay-As-You-Go Option
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