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Microsoft announced the Xbox Game Pass today. For a monthly fee of $9.99 (USD) you get instant and unlimited access to over 100 games. These games include both Xbox One titles and Xbox 360 games. I'm going to assume Microsoft saw how good EA Access was doing and decided to get in on that action.
What's the deal here? Does Microsoft go the Sony route and stream these games to you? Not according to them.
This program sounds like it puts PlayStation Now to shame.
Xbox Game Pass is slated to roll out this Spring to the public. Before that, they will begin by testing via select members of the Xbox Insider Program starting today.
With great games from top industry publishers such as 2K, 505 Games, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Capcom, Codemasters, Deep Silver, Focus Home Interactive, SEGA, SNK CORPORATION, THQ Nordic GmbH, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Microsoft Studios, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and you will always find something exciting to play across a variety of genres. Some of the fan-favorite titles coming to Xbox Game Pass when it launches to the broader Xbox community later this spring include Halo 5: Guardians, Payday 2, NBA 2K16 and SoulCalibur II.
What's the deal here? Does Microsoft go the Sony route and stream these games to you? Not according to them.
One of the best things about Xbox Game Pass is that you can discover and download the full titles directly on your Xbox One. That means continuous, full-fidelity gameplay without having to worry about streaming, bandwidth or connectivity issues. In addition, all Xbox One games in the catalog – and related add-ons – will be available to purchase at an exclusive discount for Xbox Game Pass members, so you can make the games you love part of your permanent library to play whenever you want. Every month new games will cycle into the subscription with some cycling out, giving you a constantly-updating library of games. Xbox Game Pass is your ticket to endless play.
This program sounds like it puts PlayStation Now to shame.
Xbox Game Pass is slated to roll out this Spring to the public. Before that, they will begin by testing via select members of the Xbox Insider Program starting today.