Xbox is capping Game Pass subscribers' cloud gaming time starting in November
Microsoft is introducing monthly time limits for cloud gaming on Xbox Game Pass starting in November. Subscribers will be required to pay additional fees if they exceed their allotted 5 to 15 hours of cloud gaming per month.
Why it matters
This policy change reflects a shift in how gaming companies monetize cloud infrastructure and manage server load for subscription services.
Microsoft's gaming division will charge extra for time beyond monthly…
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