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Xbox Cloud Gaming lands on VIDAA OS TVs, widening Game Pass reach
technology28 days ago

Xbox Cloud Gaming lands on VIDAA OS TVs, widening Game Pass reach

Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to VIDAA OS-compatible smart TVs (including Hisense models), letting Game Pass subscribers stream a growing catalog of titles directly on supported TVs via a new Xbox app. Requirements include a supported region, an active Game Pass (not PC Game Pass), and a compatible controller; players can access both Game Pass titles and their own Cloud Gaming library. This marks another step in Xbox’s cloud strategy, following prior TV support expansions, amid leadership shifts and a continued emphasis on the console experience.

via TrueAchievements|
#game-pass#hisense#smart-tv
Xbox Trials Free Cloud Gaming Without Game Pass, Backed by Ads
technology1 month ago

Xbox Trials Free Cloud Gaming Without Game Pass, Backed by Ads

Microsoft is testing a free Xbox Cloud Gaming option that lets players stream their own owned games without an active Game Pass subscription, funded by pre-roll ads and limited to one-hour sessions on supported devices and regions. The feature aims to offer affordable access, but raises questions about ad disruption and session length; testing is via the Xbox Insider program and currently supports streaming games from a user’s own library, with no clear timeline for wider availability or multiplayer support for premium titles.

via TrueAchievements|
#advertising-in-gaming#free-streaming#game-pass-alternative
Microsoft Tests Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming With Non-Interruptive Ads
technology1 month ago

Microsoft Tests Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming With Non-Interruptive Ads

Microsoft is piloting an ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier that lets players stream select games for free in exchange for watching ads; ads appear before a session but do not interrupt gameplay, with an initial one-hour limit and support for games users already own. The test is optional, and users can bypass ads by subscribing to Game Pass or buying games. The move aims to lower access costs and broaden audiences, and Microsoft plans to refine the feature based on feedback amid broader company restructuring.

via GameSpot|
#ads-in-gaming#cloud-streaming#game-pass
Microsoft tests ad-supported free Xbox Cloud Gaming to grow its user base
gaming1 month ago

Microsoft tests ad-supported free Xbox Cloud Gaming to grow its user base

Microsoft is piloting a free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier that lets users stream games they own for an hour on supported devices (web browsers, Samsung TVs, iPad/iPhone, Android, Xbox). Ads will only play before the session and won’t interrupt gameplay; paid Game Pass tiers remain ad-free. The expansion aims to attract new users and give access to a catalog of over 1,500 titles across platforms as Xbox seeks to scale cloud gaming beyond consoles.

via Windows Central|
#ads#free-tier#game-pass
Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition surfaces in code, hinting at a cheaper cloud-first tier
gaming4 months ago

Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition surfaces in code, hinting at a cheaper cloud-first tier

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass appears to be testing a low-cost, cloud-first tier named 'Starter Edition,' spotted in the service's code with references to cloud streaming capped by monthly limits and a lineup of first-party games (Doom Eternal, Halo 5, Gears 5, Halo Wars 2, Hellblade, and more). Pricing hasn't been announced, but reports suggest it would undercut Essentials and target TV cloud gaming; a late update notes the tier could be bundled with Discord Nitro. Official confirmation has not been provided.

via Windows Central|
#first-party-games#gaming#pricing
Xbox Cloud Gaming reportedly set for ad-supported tier this year
gaming7 months ago

Xbox Cloud Gaming reportedly set for ad-supported tier this year

Windows Central reports Microsoft is exploring an ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier expected this year; a test message mentioning '1 hour of ad supported play time per session' appeared but is thought to be an error, with ads allegedly shown to players who buy games digitally but don’t have Game Pass. The move could broaden access and support Azure data centers, potentially expanding to regions like India, but there’s no official confirmation yet.

via Windows Central|
#ads#game-pass#gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches Fully with New Features and Free Ad-Supported Access
technology11 months ago

Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches Fully with New Features and Free Ad-Supported Access

Xbox Cloud Gaming has officially exited beta, offering enhanced streaming quality up to 1440p for select games and devices, along with reduced wait times, as part of the updates to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which is now priced at $30/month, with some discounts available. The service continues to expand its features and game library, including new additions like Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics.

via GameSpot|
#1440p-streaming#cloud-gaming-improvements#game-pass-ultimate