Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass is widely regarded to be the most successful game subscription service for consoles. The subscription service by Microsoft provides a rotating catalog of titles from a vast array of publishers including day releases. The famous game pass also provides additional benefits like Xbox Live Gold, and EA Play. The service also allows gamers to play across devices from the cloud if the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is subscribed. Xbox Game Pass delivers these benefits on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles, while also incorporating mobile devices like Android, iOS, and iPadOS devices via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The beginning of Xbox Game Pass was a risky move by Phil Spencer, the new-current CEO. The idea manifested into Game Pass because of the troubled launch of Xbox One.
Phil incorporated the formula that streaming services like Netflix and Spotify have used, and it turned out to be a stellar success. Each pricing model for Xbox Game Pass provides various benefits, including over 100 games. A player can either subscribe to the console or PC subscription. The Ultimate Game Pass allows access to both PC, Mobile and Console titles. Microsoft reported that subscriber amounts had accumulated to become greater than 25 million by January 2022.
- Developer: Microsoft
- Launch Date: 1 June 2017
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC
- Founder: Phil Spencer
- CEO: Phil Spencer
- PlayStation
PlayStation Plus Premium/Extra Has Only Half The Subscribers Of Game Pass
Sony has revealed that the Premium/Extra tiers of PlayStation Plus have 14.1 million subscribers, less than half that of Xbox Game Pass.
- Xbox
Game Pass Ultimate Now Features A 75-Day Walmart+ Free Trial
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription now allows users to claim a 75-day free trial of Walmart+, which comes with an array of benefits.
- Games
Microsoft Rewards Possibly Teasing A Major Hollow Knight: Silksong Reveal
A new Microsoft Awards listing hints at a possible announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong, directly linking to a search for it.
- Games
Quantum Break Is Only Temporarily Getting Removed From Game Pass
Xbox has confirmed that the removal of Quantum Break was necessary due to what Xbox describes as "current licensing issues."
- Games
Get 3 Months Of PC Game Pass For Free By Buying YouTube Premium
YouTube Premium subscribers canow now get 3 months of free PC Game Pass as a perk. Both new and old members can avail of the offer.
- News
Microsoft Insists Game Pass Prices Will Not Increase Due To The Merger
In a response to the CMA findings from last month, Microsoft has quelled any doubts regarding a possible price increase for Xbox Game Pass.
- Guides
Is Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Coming To Game Pass?
Will the subscribers of Game Pass be able to play Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty?
- News
Atomic Heart Is The Most Popular Title On Xbox In 2023 So Far
Atomic Heart may be the most popular Xbox game in 2023, appearing to have more players than Hogwarts Legacy.
- News
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate’s Friends And Family Plan Expanding To 6 New Countries
New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, Israel, Hungary, and Chile are the countries now getting Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Friends & Family tier.
- Guides
Is Atomic Heart Available On Game Pass?
Enter The Dystopian World Of Atomic Heart with Gamepass or not!
- News
Indie Studio Founder Says Xbox Game Pass Relieves Pressure From Devs
Mike Rose, the founder of No More Robots, has said that Xbox Game Pass helps alleviate pressure on developers and ensures success.
- Games
Is Wild Hearts Coming To Game Pass?
Will Electronic Art's latest RPG be added to the legion of titles in Game Pass?
- News
Xbox Allegedly Will Not Be Distributing Physical Copies In Brazil Anymore
According to a recent report confirmed with retailers, Xbox will not be distributing physical copies of its games in Brazil anymore.
- News
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Is Available At 66% Off Due To A New Mashable/Xbox Partnership
Mashable has partnered up with Xbox to sell the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for 66% off. You will be able to buy it for two months for only $9.99.
- Games
Is Hogwarts Legacy Coming To Game Pass?
Hogwarts Legacy will release on all mainstream platforms, but will it come to Game Pass?
- News
Obsidian CEO Says Xbox Game Pass Has Redefined Success For Games
Obsidian's CEO says that the Xbox Game Pass has changed what success is, as the company now measures it in hours spent in-game.
- Games
Shadow Warrior 3 Allegedly Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Hints Microsoft
Fast-paced FPS Shadow Warrior 3 is allegedly slated to arrive on the Xbox Game Pass, as hinted by a push notification on the app.
- Games
High On Life Rises To The Top Spot On Xbox Game Pass
High on Life has continued its upward climb and is now on the top spot of the Xbox Game Pass Cloud Streaming chart.
- Games
High On Life Is The 3rd Most Popular Title On Xbox And PC Game Pass
High on Life is the No.3 most popular title on the Xbox and the PC version of the Game Pass, and also takes #2 spot on Cloud Streaming.
- Xbox
Micromania France Offering Xbox All Access Deal For Xbox Series S; First Month Free
French retailer is offering "Xbox All Access" sale for the Xbox Series S; the first month is free. It is 24.99 euros per month for two years.