Kotaku iconKotakuJul 23, 2026

Xbox Has Started Testing Free Cloud Gaming With Ads: ‘Advertising Has Existed In Gaming For Decades’

'Up to two' minutes' worth of ads in exchange for an hour of gaming

Xbox Has Started Testing Free Cloud Gaming With Ads: ‘Advertising Has Existed In Gaming For Decades’

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