Microsoft Launches Pay‑as‑You‑Go Xbox Cloud Gaming Option

Microsoft announced that it will roll out a pay‑as‑you‑go option for Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, allowing users to purchase streaming hours directly through the Xbox Store rather than committing to a monthly Game Pass subscription. The new model is intended for players who only need occasional cloud access, letting them stream games they already own on supported devices without a recurring fee.

Under the change, consumers can buy cloud playtime hours and then stream eligible titles from the cloud. The move is part of a broader set of updates to the service that Microsoft said will make Xbox Cloud Gaming more flexible and accessible. By offering a one‑time purchase option, the company aims to attract users who find a subscription unnecessary while still expanding its cloud‑gaming footprint.

The announcement was made during a series of updates to Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Microsoft emphasized that the pay‑as‑you‑go plan will coexist with the existing Game Pass subscription model. The full details were reported by The Verge.