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Xbox Cloud Gaming Hours Capped for Game Pass Subscribers in November

Microsoft will limit Xbox Cloud Gaming hours for Game Pass subscribers starting in November due to rising costs.

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Microsoft announced on Thursday that Xbox Cloud Gaming will implement monthly usage limits starting in November, capping hours at 15 for Game Pass Ultimate, 10 for Premium, and 5 for Essential tiers. [1][5] Microsoft indicated that the practical result of these changes for some players will be a higher cost for accessing cloud gaming services. [2] Microsoft stated that the increased cost of cloud gaming necessitates the move to monthly limits to ensure continued investment in the service's reliability and performance. [3] Cloud gaming access for users who previously played without a Game Pass Ultimate subscription will be eliminated entirely, requiring payment for hours. [4] Microsoft explained that the cost of offering cloud gaming increases as more people use the service and play for longer durations. [6]
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  1. Microsoft announced on Thursday that Xbox Cloud Gaming will implement monthly usage limits starting in November, capping hours at 15 for Game Pass Ultimate, 10 for Premium, and 5 for Essential tiers. · CNET
  2. Microsoft indicated that the practical result of these changes for some players will be a higher cost for accessing cloud gaming services. · CNET
  3. Microsoft stated that the increased cost of cloud gaming necessitates the move to monthly limits to ensure continued investment in the service's reliability and performance. · CNET
  4. Cloud gaming access for users who previously played without a Game Pass Ultimate subscription will be eliminated entirely, requiring payment for hours. · Xataka México
  5. Microsoft stated that the new limited hours will impact approximately 4% of Xbox Game Pass subscribers. · CNET
  6. Microsoft explained that the cost of offering cloud gaming increases as more people use the service and play for longer durations. · Xataka México
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