Microsoft to impose time limits on Xbox cloud gaming subscribers as costs continue to climb
Microsoft is introducing time limits on Xbox Cloud Gaming, affecting how subscribers can access games.
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What happened
Microsoft announced that it will impose time limits on Xbox Cloud Gaming subscribers. The Verge, Engadget, Windows Central, and Xbox Wire all reported that the change is coming soon.
Kotaku and qz.com specified that the new limits will start in November. Kotaku is the only outlet to mention that the change will only affect 4 percent of players.
The current state is that Microsoft is introducing hourly limits on Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (83% supported) Updated 1h ago.
The reporting (8)
- Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Are Losing a Big Perk This November CNET · 6h ago
- Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming Ars Technica · 6h ago
- Xbox Is Introducing Time Limits To Game Streaming Engadget · 6h ago
- Microsoft opens up Xbox Cloud Gaming with new pay-as-you-go option The Verge · 6h ago
- Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming XBOX Wire · 6h ago
- Game Pass Will Start Capping The Number Of Hours You Can Use Cloud Streaming Each Month But Says Not To Worry Because This Will Only Affect 4 Percent Of Players Kotaku · 6h ago
- Microsoft is introducing hourly limits on Xbox Cloud Gaming very soon Windows Central · 6h ago
- Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming hour caps start in November qz.com · 6h ago
Questions people are asking
What is the reason for the time limits on Xbox Cloud Gaming?
The change is due to rising costs.
When will the time limits start?
The time limits will start in November.
Will the time limits affect all Xbox Cloud Gaming subscribers?
Kotaku is the only outlet to mention that the change will only affect 4 percent of players.
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