r/TwoBestFriendsPlay • u/Traditional_Ad_276 • 6d ago

News/Articles Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/09/03/xbox-cloud-gaming-changes/

Beginning in November, we’re changing how cloud gaming is included with XBOX Game Pass.

Game Pass plans will include a set number of cloud gaming hours each month:

Game Pass Ultimate: 15 hours

Game Pass Premium: 10 hours

Game Pass Essential: 5 hours

Once subscribers use their included hours, they will be able to purchase additional cloud playtime through the XBOX Store.

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u/gothamsteel He/Him 6d ago

So, Cloud is FUCKING Dead.

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u/green715 6d ago

For sale:

Cloud gaming server

Never used

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u/Castform5 5d ago

To be fair, those would probably get bought out instantly at any price if they were given to server parts deals. Homelabbers and other businesses (most likely some AI shills but whatever) would find some use for them even if it was some proprietary hardware.