Xbox Cloud Gaming Faces Prolonged Outage During Holiday Season

Microsoft's cloud streaming service has been down for over 24 hours, frustrating users during a peak gaming period.

Xbox Cloud Gaming has been experiencing an outage since December 26, leaving users unable to access games for over 24 hours.
The outage affects Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, who rely on cloud streaming to play games on devices like phones, tablets, and smart TVs.
Microsoft has acknowledged the issue but has not provided a clear timeline for resolving the problem, despite stating they are close to a fix.
The disruption comes during the holiday season, a critical time when many new users likely began using the service for the first time.
This outage highlights the limitations of cloud gaming, as users are unable to play games without a stable internet connection, unlike traditional consoles.