"Microsoft has been testing its ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming service over the past few months, as I exclusively revealed in October. Now, the software giant is getting close to testing the free streaming option with Xbox Insiders. Over the weekend Microsoft updated its Xbox app with loading screens for Xbox Cloud Gaming that mention "1 hour of ad-supported playtime per session." That lines up with Microsoft's internal testing, which has been limited to one-hour sessions, with up to five hours free per month."
"Sources told me in October that internal testing includes around two minutes of preroll ads before a game is available to stream for free through Xbox Cloud Gaming. The free ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming will include the ability to stream some games you own, as well as trying out eligible Free Play Days titles over a weekend. You'll also be able to stream Xbox Retro Classics games with preroll ads."
Microsoft has been testing an ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming option and is moving toward testing with Xbox Insiders. The Xbox app now shows loading screens stating "1 hour of ad-supported playtime per session," matching internal tests capped at one-hour sessions and up to five free hours monthly. Internal testing includes roughly two minutes of preroll ads before free streams begin. The ad-supported tier will let users stream some games they own, try eligible Free Play Days titles over a weekend, and stream Xbox Retro Classics with preroll ads. Microsoft has confirmed testing and plans to expand to public testing soon.
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