Xbox cloud gaming time limits and console price hikes: Why gamers are getting less for more
Microsoft is facing backlash after introducing strict monthly hours on Xbox Cloud Gaming alongside steep local console price increases, leaving gamers paying more for a downgraded experience.
Microsoft has announced new limitations on its Xbox cloud gaming service, capping the amount of gaming time available to subscribers. Under the new restrictions, Game Pass Essential members can only play for five hours per month, Game Pass Premium users get 10 hours, while Ultimate members receive 15 hours. This change comes after the company raised prices for its console hardware, making existing models significantly more expensive.
Critics argue that these moves are reducing the value for money for gamers who previously benefited from unlimited cloud gaming and access to newer hardware at lower prices.
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