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Meta Horizon+ Adds Xbox Game Pass Starter
Tech
— Jul 21, 2026
Meta is adding an Xbox Game Pass starter edition to its Horizon+ subscription, giving Quest users access to 50+ Game Pass titles and 10 hours of cloud gaming per month, with downloads to PC or Xbox and Rewards for playing. In the coming weeks, Quest Touch controllers will be able to emulate an Xbox controller, enabling play without an official gamepad.
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Xbox PC backward compatibility expands to Windows 11
Microsoft Corp
— Jul 22, 2026
Microsoft is expanding Xbox backward compatibility by bringing four original Xbox titles—Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy—to PC with PC-specific enhancements and eventual achievement support, available for purchase or included via Xbox Game Pass. The rollout emphasizes preservation and cross-platform play, with Windows 11 and modern hardware required for best performance and ongoing expansion to additional titles and features.
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Xbox Tests Ad-Supported Cloud Gaming for Insiders
Microsoft Corp
— Jul 23, 2026
Microsoft Xbox is testing an optional ad-supported cloud streaming feature for Insiders, letting players stream owned or free-to-play titles for one-hour sessions with two-minute pre-roll ads and no gameplay interruptions, as it explores a potential affordable model and future ad-supported tier. The tests, spanning multiple devices and regions, emphasize that participation is voluntary and does not require a Game Pass subscription for the initial experience.
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