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Xbox Game Pass price increase

As Game Pass prices get laughably high, Microsoft is reportedly spinning up a free version of Xbox Cloud Gaming—but of course you'll have to sit through ads
AppWizard
October 3, 2025

As Game Pass prices get laughably high, Microsoft is reportedly spinning up a free version of Xbox Cloud Gaming—but of course you’ll have to sit through ads

Microsoft has increased the price of its Xbox Game Pass by up to 50%. The company is also testing a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming, with a public beta and full launch expected in the coming months. Subscribers to the Essential and Premium tiers will face longer wait times and lower resolution streaming under the new pricing structure. It is unclear if PC-only Game Pass subscribers will have access to the ad-supported Cloud Gaming option. Additionally, self-hosting Sunshine on a gaming PC and using Moonlight for streaming is presented as an alternative for those wanting to stream games they own without advertisements.
The FTC isn't happy with Xbox Game Pass price increase
AppWizard
July 19, 2024

The FTC isn’t happy with Xbox Game Pass price increase

The US Federal Trade Commission criticized Microsoft for raising the price of its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, stating that the move goes against the interests of consumers and is a result of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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