After the controversial announcement that Xbox Game Pass would be losing its unlimited cloud streaming, we're waiting to hear about what the details of the new packages and pricing methods would actually be when the changes are fully released. While they were supposed to go live in November, the Xbox Insider program is getting a sneak peek at what's to come for all players soon.

Announced on the official Xbox Wire blog, the paid playtime packages will also be releasing alongside a free cloud gaming version with ads even for those who don't own a Game Pass subscription, so long as you're willing to stand a few interruptions while playing.

In terms of what players can actually expect to purchase, the current Cloud Gaming plan is available in three separate packages, which you can buy for the following prices as an Xbox Insider member:

While these prices are subject to change in the future, the prices are notably a fraction of what it costs to buy an actual Xbox Game Pass subscription, which could let players access cloud-available Xbox games at a lower price than simply relying on the recurring subscription.

Xbox also noted that each play pack will have its hours available until they're used, and won't expire each month like the free ones already included with Game Pass.

Even with the lower price tags and lack of an expiration date, many players have already been expressing their disappointment with the new update, comparing it to pay-as-you-go phone bills or saying it's a terrible deal compared to the unlimited access Xbox previously offered as a bonus alongside the monthly Game Pass.

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