What Cloud Playtime Means for Players Who Skip Game Pass
Cloud Playtime gives players a subscription-free way to pay for cloud gaming in time blocks, which could appeal to casual streamers who don't want a recurring Game Pass commitment.
Cloud Playtime gives players a subscription-free way to pay for cloud gaming in time blocks, which could appeal to casual streamers who don't want a recurring Game Pass commitment.
Key points - Xbox is trialling a new service called 'Cloud Playtime' with Xbox Insiders starting today. - Cloud Playtime lets players access Xbox Cloud Gaming without an Xbox Game Pass subscription. - The service launches with three variants across three different price tiers. - The smallest tier costs $3.99 for 10 hours of playtime. - The largest tier costs $11.99 for 50 hours of playtime.
Timeline - Today: Xbox rolls out Cloud Playtime to Xbox Insiders for testing. - Initially: Three variants with three price tiers are offered, from $3.99 for 10 hours to $11.99 for 50 hours.
FAQ
Q: Do I need Game Pass to use Cloud Playtime? A: No. Cloud Playtime is designed as a way to access Xbox Cloud Gaming without requiring an Xbox Game Pass subscription, though it's currently only being tested with Xbox Insiders.
Q: How much does Cloud Playtime cost? A: At least initially, there are three price tiers. The smallest costs $3.99 for 10 hours, and the largest costs $11.99 for 50 hours.
Q: Can anyone try Cloud Playtime right now? A: Not yet. It's being trialled with Xbox Insiders from today, so access is limited to members of the Insiders program while the test runs.
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