Xbox Game Pass Offers Great Value
I was skeptical of Xbox Game Pass when it first launched. I’d already dabbled in PlayStation Now and hadn’t been all that impressed. Then Microsoft announced its promotional offers this year and I’ve done a complete 180.
Let me quickly break down what Game Pass is for those unaware. This is basically Netflix but for video games and on your Xbox. Each month, Microsoft releases a new bunch of games, while also maybe taking one or two of the least popular titles off the service. What you’re left with is over 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 games you’re able to download and play for free, as long as your subscription is active.
There’s no limitations to the amount of games you can download or how long you play for, and Microsoft’s even adding in every one of its first-party titles, such as Gears 5, recently released third-party games like The Outer Worlds, and future titles like Halo Infinite onto the service on day-one.
For just an Xbox Game Pass subscription, you’ll be paying $9.99 a month. However, if you’ve got a PC, and are going to be playing on your Xbox One online, Game Pass Ultimate is our personal pick.
This subscription package gets you access to the Xbox Game Pass library, the Game Pass for PC library (which includes some exclusive PC titles), as well as your Xbox Live Gold subscription you’ll need to play online. Toss in the current promotion of 6 months of Spotify Premium for free all for $14.99 a month and you’ve got a bargain.
While you may not be able to afford $60 for a new release each month (or maybe every week or two), paying $14.99 a month for basically everything you need from your Xbox One is a bit of a winner.
