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Microsoft tests free ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge ·

Xbox Insiders can now stream owned games for free with ads, limited to one-hour sessions. Ads play only before sessions begin, and the option is optional for subscribers. The test aims to expand cloud gaming access without a paid subscription.

Meridian48 take
This is a strategic move to grow Xbox Cloud Gaming adoption, but the one-hour cap and library restriction may limit its appeal as a Netflix-style game streaming alternative.
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