Xbox Insiders Can Now Stream Games by Buying Cloud Playtime Without Game Pass, Introductory Launch Pricing Revealed

Microsoft is now letting Xbox Insiders stream games by buying cloud playtime without a Game Pass subscription.

This preview is designed to give Insiders an early look at the new option before it rolls out more broadly next month. Insiders can buy cloud playtime, stream games on supported devices, and share feedback to help us continue improving the experience.

Cloud playtime is available to Insiders at introductory launch pricing:

These cloud playtime packs let you play ad-free, and include shorter wait times, high-quality streaming, and playtime that remains available until it's used, Microsoft said. Insiders can also try cloud gaming for free with ads, as another option for accessing cloud gaming without a Game Pass subscription.

The cloud gaming options for Game Pass subscribers Microsoft announced last month are still set for November. From next month, Game Pass plans will include a set number of cloud gaming hours each month:

Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming monthly limits:

Once subscribers use …