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Technology · 4 September 2026

What Xbox's new cloud gaming limits mean for you

What Xbox's new cloud gaming limits mean for you

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From November, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will face monthly time limits on cloud gaming, meaning some will pay more for extra play. Ultimate members get 15 hours, Premium 10 hours, and Essential 5 hours before needing to buy more time. Xbox says this change is due to rising costs and will affect about 4% of Game Pass users.

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