Xbox is implementing a policy that charges users 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games they have already purchased.

Culture Social IssuesOct 22, 2026score 1.132 posts · 3 replies across 2 instances

The thread discusses Xbox's new policy of charging 24 to 40 cents per hour for streaming games that users have already purchased, which has sparked controversy and criticism. This policy adds to the cost of owning games and has raised concerns about fair pricing and consumer rights.

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Parent: GamingEntity: XboxImpact: negativeDate: Oct 22, 2026Target: Xbox's policy of charging for streaming games

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Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought

Time-based a la carte charges come on top of the purchase price for the games themselves.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/xbox-wants-you-to-pay-24-to-40-cents-per-hour-to-stream-games-you-already-bought/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/xbox-wants-you-to-pay-24-to-40-cents-per-hour-to-stream-games-you-already-bought/

#Microslop #Microsoft #Xbox #gaming #streaming #enshittification #technology

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#microslop#microsoft#xbox#gaming#streaming#enshittification

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#ArsTechnica #Tech Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought https://arstechni.ca/RHNL

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