Overview

• On the official Xbox podcast, VP Jason Ronald said a cheaper, more accessible approach is under consideration, and VP Jason Beaumont emphasized expanding to more countries and devices.
• Xbox Cloud Gaming is currently bundled only with Game Pass Ultimate at $19.99 per month, and executives suggested decoupling access is being explored.
• No new tier or pricing was announced, with Microsoft framing the move as potential new access methods and regional availability rather than a finalized product.
• Microsoft said it is co-designing dedicated AMD silicon and pursuing neural rendering and other AI capabilities for next‑generation cloud and console experiences, with early experiments planned on the upcoming Xbox Ally X device.
• A legal dispute has paused plans to sell games in the Xbox Android app for instant streaming, and Microsoft has integrated Nvidia’s GeForce Now links into Xbox game pages.