Xbox Cloud Gaming added playtime starts at around 40¢ per hour

Microsoft is testing paid extra playtime for Xbox Cloud Gaming through Game Pass, with introductory pricing starting at about 40¢ per hour and dropping to roughly 24¢ per hour for a 50-hour pack. The lowest tier is capped at 5 hours per month, with a broader rollout expected next month.

• Smallest extra-playtime purchase works out to about 40¢ per hour
• A 50-hour pack lowers the rate to roughly 24¢ per hour
• Lowest Game Pass tier includes only 5 cloud gaming hours per month
• Free ad-supported streaming remains, with longer waits and lower quality