Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours

Microsoft says Xbox Cloud Gaming will offer pay-as-you-go access from $3.99 for 10 hours, allowing players to stream without subscribing to Game Pass. Xbox Insiders without a subscription can buy the introductory bundles now, ahead of a wider rollout planned for November.

The launch prices are $3.99 for 10 hours, $7.99 for 25 hours and $11.99 for 50 hours. Purchased hours do not expire and include ad-free play, shorter waits and higher-quality streaming. Microsoft is also testing free, ad-supported sessions for games users already own, capped at one hour; it remains unclear which devices will support streaming Grand Theft Auto VI.