Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming
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Beginning in November, we’re changing how cloud gaming is included with XBOX Game Pass.

Game Pass Ultimate: 15 hours

Game Pass Premium: 10 hours

Game Pass Essential: 5 hours

And if you’ll allow me to editorialize, there’s a popular enough conspiracy theory that these platforms want to funnel you into cloud gaming for constant subscription revenue. I think the Why We’re Making These Changes section is exactly why these services will never be able to deliver that service at a price people are willing to pay. It’s expensive to provide this service, and they’re making sure they don’t lose any money on it by charging at least what it costs to provide.

    • thingsiplay@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      2 hours ago

      For this:

      Once subscribers use their included hours, they will be able to purchase additional cloud playtime through the XBOX Store

      We understand that for some players the practical result is a higher cost.

    • ampersandrew@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      3 hours ago

      I edited the post to spell that out now. But it really only ever made financial sense for both parties if it was a value add on top of what you already get with Game Pass. We all know how OnLive and Stadia worked out.