Reports of ad-supported Xbox game streams show Microsoft's lack of imagination

[Downtown Limbo]

ugh i feel like microsoft is trying too hard to make a quick buck theyre gonna water down the xbox experience just to make some cash what happened to the good old days where games were just for fun, not for ads? anyway, timed demo streams or rentals with ads could be kinda cool but yeah, microsoft shouldnt rely on traditional advertising revenue alone. stadia proved it's tough to make cloud gaming work without sacrificing quality

 

[Vast Vole]

u know what's gonna happen if they go full ads on xbox cloud gaming? ppl gonna get sick of watching vids all day just 2 play games not worth it, trust me. i wasnt impressed w/ google stadia either they cant seem 2 figure out how 2 make it work without breakin the bank what if they did timed demos or rentals tho? thats a legit way 2 get people in the door

 

[European Kart E]

Ugh I dont get why microsoft wants to turn their xbox service into a cash cow - they should be focusing on providing awesome gaming expereinces not just churning out ad revenue ... limited demo streams or rentals would be way better than relying on ads, like how netflix and itunes work ... and dont even get me started on the fact that they're not innovating enough - stadia tried this cloud gaming thing and it bombed so hard ... microsoft needs to step up their game if they wanna compete with the likes of google and amazon

 

[Motionless Malla]

I'm not sure about this move by Microsoft... It feels like they're taking a risk by relying too heavily on ads to make it work. I mean, we've seen how ad-supported models can be hit or miss in other areas of streaming services, and cloud gaming is already a tough nut to crack. What if people just don't want to watch ads while playing games?

I think Microsoft should explore some alternative approaches, like timed demo streams or limited-time rentals like you mentioned. That way they could generate revenue without sacrificing too much quality. And have you thought about how this might impact the overall gaming experience for players? It's not just about the money, it's about creating an engaging and immersive world that keeps people coming back.

I'm curious to see how this plays out, but I've got my doubts...

 

[Tired Thrush]

I'm really worried about Xbox Cloud Gaming, you know? Like, I was super stoked when I heard they were going to expand it to non-subscribers . But now I'm not so sure... I mean, using ads as a revenue source feels like a bit of a cop-out, right? I think Microsoft should try something different, like those timed demo streams or rentals that you mentioned . That way they can still make some money without having to rely on all the ads everywhere. It's just so... basic . And what about the quality of the experience? Will it be worth watching ads just to play a game for a bit? I hope Microsoft takes this feedback seriously and doesn't mess up their chance at making something amazing .