AI & Enterprise
Microsoft nears launch of ad-supported free Xbox cloud gaming
Microsoft is preparing an ad-supported free Xbox cloud gaming service, The Verge reported on Jan. 20. The company is testing a free streaming option for Xbox Insider users. Microsoft has added one hour of ad-supported playtime per session to the Xbox app, which allows up to 5 hours of free play in internal testing. Users must watch about 2 minutes of ads before streaming certain owned games and other titles. Microsoft has officially confirmed the plan and plans an announcement and public test soon.
