Microsoft is testing an ad-supported game streaming feature for Xbox Insiders, enabling users to stream select games from their library without a cloud gaming subscription.
The feature is currently limited to Xbox Insiders
Jul 25, 2026
12:08 pm
What's the storyMicrosoft is testing a new feature for Xbox that lets users stream select games from their personal library without a cloud gaming subscription.
The ad-supported game streaming option, which is currently available only to Xbox Insiders, offers 1-hour streaming sessions with ads shown before gameplay starts.
Xbox now lets you stream games for free, if you sit through two minutes of ads first
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