<div id="readability-page-1"><figure> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25832862/STK048_XBOX_2_A.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2040" height="1360" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25832862/STK048_XBOX_2_A.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> Microsoft is getting ready to announce an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans tell The Verge that the software maker has started testing ad-supported games streaming internally, allowing employees to play select titles free without a Game Pass subscription. I understand that the free ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming will include the ability to stream some games you own, as well as eligible Free Play Days titles, which let Xbox players try games over a weekend. You'll also be able to stream Xbox Retro Classics games. Sources tell me the internal testing includes around two minutes of p … Read the full story at The Verge.</div>

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Microsoft is set to launch a free ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. Internal testing has begun, allowing employees to stream select titles without a Game Pass subscription. This version will enable streaming of owned games, eligible Free Play Days titles, and Xbox Retro Classics. The testing reportedly includes around two minutes of gameplay.

- Microsoft is preparing to launch an ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming.  
- Internal testing has begun, allowing employees to stream select games for free without a Game Pass subscription.  
- The free version will include streaming of owned games, eligible Free Play Days titles, and Xbox Retro Classics.

Microsoft is about to launch free Xbox Cloud Gaming with ads