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Xbox has a new Game Pass tier in testing: "Starter Edition" appears in the code, includes limited cloud streaming and first party games (UPDATE)

… Additionally, it seems Xbox Game Pass "Starter Edition" will include Xbox Cloud Gaming, albeit with monthly time limits. It very much seems like Xbox Game Pass' new Starter Edition will be cheaper still than even the Xbox Game Pass Essentials tier, which currently runs at $9.99 per month. …

Apr 23, 2026 · Jez Corden

“Xbox Mode is here”: the rollout of Microsoft's console-like experience begins rolling out for Windows 11

… Adam Hales Contributor LATEST ARTICLES 1 Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma polls nearly 20,000 gamers on the brand's title — I can't believe this is what players want the Xbox name to look like 2 Major Windows 11 performance upgrades set to rollout within weeks, Microsoft confirms: New 'Low Latency …

Apr 30, 2026 · Adam Hales

Xbox code hints at a Game Pass 'TRITON' codename and a new 'Duet' tier for "Cloud Gaming with a monthly time limit"

I’ve previously covered Xbox’s latest backend updates, thanks to @redphx on X, who tracks them through Microsoft’s public-facing backend. …

Apr 17, 2026 · Adam Hales

News about Virtual Reality games and gear | Windows Central

… Deals Virtual Reality At $249, the Meta Quest 3S is an incredible Black Friday bargain, offering a premium VR experience and seamless integration with Xbox Cloud Gaming and Windows 11. …

Feb 2, 2026

Major Xbox issue is preventing fans from playing backwards compatible games, Microsoft "actively investigating"

… TOPICS Brendan Lowry Contributor, Gaming LATEST ARTICLES 1 Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma polls nearly 20,000 gamers on the brand's title — I can't believe this is what players want the Xbox name to look like 2 Major Windows 11 performance upgrades set to rollout within weeks, Microsoft confirms:…

Apr 28, 2026 · Brendan Lowry

Xbox Game Pass joins Discord Nitro

… In addition to this, Nitro members also get 10 hours of Xbox cloud gaming each month. …

May 11, 2026 · Adam Hales

Smartwatch and Wearable Tech Buying Guides | Windows Central

… Deals Virtual Reality At $249, the Meta Quest 3S is an incredible Black Friday bargain, offering a premium VR experience and seamless integration with Xbox Cloud Gaming and Windows 11. …

Feb 2, 2026

Windows Update is finally fighting back against buggy drivers — here’s how

… I feel like the Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery feature is closely tied to Microsoft's earlier announcement, allowing users to postpone Windows 11 updates for as long as they need , and restart or shut down their devices without being forced to install them. …

May 14, 2026 · Kevin Okemwa

A new Xbox dashboard UI with less ads could be on the way as Microsoft aims to create a "consistent" experience

… What do you think of these adjustments to the Xbox dashboard UI across console, PC, handhelds, and Cloud Gaming ? What are some other tweaks you'd like to see Microsoft and Xbox make? …

May 7, 2026 · Brendan Lowry

Xbox is back as Asha Sharma scraps Microsoft Gaming in favor of the 'Return to Xbox' initiative

… The report states that "Return of Xbox" slogans have been plastered across the walls of Xbox offices, accompanied by phrases like "Great Games" and "Future of Play." UPDATE : Xbox Wire just officially published a blog post in which, amongst other updates, Asha Sharma states, "Our best work happens… …

Apr 23, 2026 · Jennifer Young

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