Microsoft is testing an ad-supported cloud gaming option for Xbox Insiders, letting eligible users stream selected games they already own without a cloud gaming subscription. Multiple outlets report that the test begins with Xbox Insiders and is rolled out on a voluntary basis, with participants given the option to try the feature. During the trial, streaming sessions are limited to one hour. Players stream games from their own libraries rather than gaining access to a broader paid catalog tied to a subscription tier. Ads play as part of the experience: sources agree that advertisements are shown before streaming sessions begin, rather than during gameplay. Several reports describe the ads as short and limited to the start of each session, and Microsoft characterizes the core gameplay as free from ad interruptions. The rollout is therefore positioned as a limited test of whether streaming can be offered at a lower cost in exchange for ad viewing, while restricting access to the Insider audience and a set of compatible titles.