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Xbox Cloud Gaming Could Soon Be Free—But You’ll Watch Ads First

Microsoft is preparing to roll out a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming, according to people familiar with the company’s plans. The Verge reports that Microsoft has already begun internal testing, letting employees stream certain games without a Game Pass subscription. The free tier will reportedly require viewers to sit through about two minutes...

Xbox Game Pass Prices Jump in Canada as New Plans Roll Out

Microsoft is raising the cost of Xbox Game Pass as it reshuffles its subscription service into three new tiers: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate. The biggest change comes to Game Pass Ultimate, which climbs to $33.99 CAD per month, up from the previous $22.99. Ultimate now includes more than 400 games across console, PC, and cloud,...

Xbox Prices Going Up in the U.S.—Will Canada Get Hit Again?

Xbox is hiking console prices in the United States starting October 3, 2025, blaming “the macroeconomic environment.” The update affects Series S and Series X consoles, though controllers and headsets will stay the same. In the U.S., the Xbox Series S 512GB will climb to $399.99 USD, the 1TB model goes to $449.99, the Xbox...