Overview

• Microsoft’s Jason Ronald said on the official Xbox podcast that making cloud access “much more affordable” is a priority, though no plan or launch was confirmed.
• Xbox Cloud Gaming is currently limited to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, a roughly $19.99–$22.99 monthly tier depending on market.
• FTC disclosures and past comments from Microsoft executives indicate the company has explored a dedicated cloud offering and a possible ad-supported model.
• Microsoft is collaborating with AMD on dedicated silicon for next‑gen cloud and consoles, investing in neural rendering and AI features to improve future experiences.
• Ultimate members can now stream select owned titles, while plans to enable buy‑and‑stream in the Android app remain on hold due to a legal dispute as Nvidia’s GeForce Now continues to set a high performance bar.