Microsoft tests Xbox cloud gaming packs at $3.99 for 10 hours

First reported by The Verge at · Updated · 6 sources

The pay-as-you-go option lets players stream games without an Xbox Game Pass subscription. Microsoft plans to open that access in November, according to The Verge. The packs will also let Game Pass Ultimate subscribers purchase additional time beyond their cloud gaming allowance, according to Windows Central.

Covered by 6 publishers within 3 hours of the first report.

Reporting6

The Verge Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours · Tom Warren
Windows Central Microsoft’s new playtime pass brings hourly access to Xbox Cloud Gaming · Jez Corden
9to5Google Xbox Cloud Gaming’s added playtime costs start at around 40¢ per hour · Ben Schoon
Engadget Xbox is previewing paid cloud gaming for players without Game Pass · staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko)
Neowin Xbox tests hourly Cloud Playtime packs without Game Pass starting at $3.99 · Pulasthi Ariyasinghe
Thurrott Xbox Insiders Can Test Paying for Cloud Playtime Without Game Pass · Laurent Giret

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