Xbox is running a limited test of free, ad-supported cloud gaming for members of its Xbox Insiders fan-feedback community. Starting Thursday, Xbox Insiders with an Xbox account can opt into streaming sessions that draw from the games they already own, rather than offering a full catalog. The trial sessions are time-limited, with sources describing a one-hour cap per session. The ad-supported structure is intended to reduce the cost of entry by making streaming available for free, but it does not remove session limits. Multiple outlets report that ads play only before a streaming session begins, rather than during gameplay. Xbox also frames the test as voluntary, indicating that participation is optional for Insiders and that users are not required to watch ads to play. The rollout appears to use Xbox’s existing feedback program to evaluate the ad-supported approach and gather responses from participating users during the trial period.