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Cloud-based services have been removed from the lower tiers of Game Pass when Microsoft hiked prices, and some services, such as Game Pass for consoles, were discontinued entirely. The company might now want to provide cloud gaming to owners of lower tiers rather than just Ultimate subscribers. Corden said that Microsoft has been \"exploring the potential\" of an ad-based version of Game Pass. Many other subscription-based services have introduced ad-based tiers for a lower cost than their standard ones, so the move would make sense. However, Corden argued Microsoft isn't \"actively working\" on this sort of option at the moment. Based on the state of the subscription market, it's highly likely that Microsoft will one day make a step in this direction. The Xbox Game Pass is currently being reshaped with new tiers, old ones dying out, and price increases. Microsoft has changed how day-one Game Pass titles will be handled in its service, with only those subscribing to the Game Pass PC or Game Pass Ultimate allowed to participate. 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