Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders

Xbox Insiders can stream games from their libraries for free in ad-supported streaming sessions starting today. The free streaming sessions are limited to games you already own, and sessions are capped at one hour. However, ads will only play "before sessions begin." It's also optional - you won't need to watch ads if you have a paid cloud gaming subscription.

Microsoft says the ad-supported streaming option will only be available for a limited time during a "test period." It previously began internally testing an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming late last year, with sources telling The Verge at the time that the test included abo …

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Source: The Verge