Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought
Summary
Microsoft has introduced a new way for Xbox users to pay for game streaming by buying blocks of streaming time called Cloud Playtime. Users can purchase hours to stream games they already own, with prices ranging from 24 to 40 cents per hour, but they must have bought the game first.Key Facts
- Microsoft now lets people buy streaming time for games they own through Xbox Cloud Playtime.
- Pricing options are 10 hours for $4, 25 hours for $8, or 50 hours for $12.
- Streaming time does not expire until it is used.
- Users must already own the games to use the streaming time, except for some free-to-play games.
- This pricing model is different from Xbox Game Pass, which offers a subscription with access to many games for a monthly fee.
- Microsoft offers a free ad-supported streaming option with lower quality and more wait times.
- Microsoft’s model follows earlier attempts by Google Stadia and Sony PlayStation Now to sell streaming separately or as a subscription.
- This service targets gamers who want to stream games without a full subscription or for shorter sessions.
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