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Microsoft Tests Xbox Cloud Streaming for Game Pass Core and Standard, Adding Select PC Access

Microsoft has not set a wider release date, pointing to a phased push for more affordable, device‑agnostic play.

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Xbox Game Pass display at Gamescom
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Overview

  • Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) is now available to Xbox Insiders with Game Pass Core or Standard, expanding beyond the previous Ultimate‑only access.
  • Subscribers in the test can stream cloud‑playable titles in their catalog or select cloud‑enabled games they own across supported devices, including consoles, PCs, mobile, smart TVs, Fire TV, Meta Quest, and browsers.
  • For the first time on these tiers, Insiders can access PC versions of select games via the Xbox app on Windows or Windows handhelds.
  • The Xbox Insider Program is free to join, with access through xbox.com/play or the Xbox apps; Microsoft has not provided a timeline for general availability.
  • Game Pass pricing remains tiered (Core ~$10, Standard ~$15, Ultimate ~$20 per month), and executives have signaled exploration of more affordable cloud options such as dedicated or ad‑supported offerings.