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I have Netflix, prime and D+ (future son in law) and I just don't have the time to watch all I want to in Netflix, never mind the other two! I don't have time for two consoles and I certainly don't have time for another Netflix on a gaming machine. I remember when I used to buy and play C64 games when I was a lad. Played em til bored then bought a new one. Once I started getting copies I didn't devote quality time to games anymore. More was definitely less and the experience became diluted. That's my worry about game pass, just playing stuff for the sake of it.Are we allowed to just dislike subscription services? Im not sure im allowed to say that without upsetting the Xbox crew who seem to live in this thread?
This isnt exclusive to Xbox Game Pass but includes things like Disney+
I strongly believe these models are not consumer friendly and are purely designed to lace the pockets of the companies that run them. I also don't for one second think that Microsoft will not increase the price of game pass as the service grows and holds more titles. And the users of said subscription will have two choices... pay the rise to still have access to 'their' game collection or to stop the subscription and move back to a purchase titles like the good old days?
What happens when Microsoft falls out with a publisher and they pull their titles? What happens when Microsoft decide they no longer want to stuff cash in the hands of the publishers for them to be happy for their games to be on game pass?
Like I said this isn't exclusive to game pass, it happens with all of the streaming services like Netflix/Prime/Disney etc tv/films get pulled from these services all the time and then don't even get me started on Disney charging people extra to rent Mulan
Just remember these models are designed to make them money and Microsoft know exactly what they are doing.
I was up until recently someone who subbed to the Game Pass on PC but the price rise was just too much and I decided to let my sub end. At some point you'll have to make that same choice and you'll possibly be wondering if you had good value for that service and nothing to show for it.
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I have Netflix, prime and D+ (future son in law) and I just don't have the time to watch all I want to in Netflix, never mind the other two! I don't have time for two consoles and I certainly don't have time for another Netflix on a gaming machine. I remember when I used to buy and play C64 games when I was a lad. Played em til bored then bought a new one. Once I started getting copies I didn't devote quality time to games anymore. More was definitely less and the experience became diluted. That's my worry about game pass, just playing stuff for the sake of it.
I'm not slagging it off, I'm just saying even if I had an xbox I'm not sure I'd buy into yet another service like Netflix.
If Halo of Forza were available at launch I’d be more interested in the new X for launch - I’m a sucker for both. Like some others I like to sink time into a game I like, it’s not an App Store for me, I’m not bothered about trying a lot of games I only play if of interest. Not sure about £70 a game for PS5 though - Demon’s Souls looks fantastic but I’m reluctant to pay that if I’m going to rage quit because it’s too hard
Yes but games such as Dark souls which are on Xbox are not on game pass are they? What percentage of new releases go on there?So if Demons souls was available for say a tenth of retail price and you could play it for a month to see if you liked it or not you might. Hmmmmmm.....if only...,,
Yes but games such as Dark souls which are on Xbox are not on game pass are they? What percentage of new releases go on there?
theres sales on the xbox store every week that start every TuesdayIs that a key difference between Microsoft and Sony, Microsoft keep their game prices high all the time
The game pass only allows access to Microsoft owned studio games, it’s not every game
dark souls is published by namco and to my knowledge has never been on gamepassFirst party is. This is published by Sony isn’t it? So equivalent would be on Xbox.
How does the cycle happen does it mean you can’t play the game anymore when it’s taken off the cycle?theres sales on the xbox store every week that start every Tuesday
Its not just Microsoft studio games on game pass they stay on there permanently the games from other publishers cycle on and off game pass
dark souls is published by namco and to my knowledge has never been on gamepass
i think your thinking of demon souls which is published by sony
yes like any other subscription service if a game isnt on gamepass anymore you cant play itHow does the cycle happen does it mean you can’t play the game anymore when it’s taken off the cycle?
If Halo of Forza were available at launch I’d be more interested in the new X for launch - I’m a sucker for both. Like some others I like to sink time into a game I like, it’s not an App Store for me, I’m not bothered about trying a lot of games I only play if of interest. Not sure about £70 a game for PS5 though - Demon’s Souls looks fantastic but I’m reluctant to pay that if I’m going to rage quit because it’s too hard
yes like any other subscription service if a game isnt on gamepass anymore you cant play it
games from non Microsoft owned studios arnt on there permanently
on game pass you cantYou can on PSNow if you have downloaded it before it leaves the service. Can’t you on Gamepass?
I bought both god of war and hzd for ten quid each off psn. I have all the uncharted games apart from the add on with chloe (lost legacy?), these were were given away on psn and that's why I'm going digi, stuff will end up cheap if you're patient! Lol I expect spiderman and ds to be available in 2025. Stay patient folks!Here’s a question I had an Xbox one x briefly last year and in the Microsoft store all the games were really at expensive prices even the quite old ones
In the PlayStation store there is often alot of sales and good games are discounted say with £10 or £20 off or even half price
Is that a key difference between Microsoft and Sony, Microsoft keep their game prices high all the time
The game pass only allows access to Microsoft owned studio games, it’s not every game
Isn’t Fifa basically the same game every year?
Still it sells by the bucket load
I had Control on PSNOW. Got halfway through it and it was taken off the service. Its now locked out. Only downside to subscription. I'm sure it will be a psplus game soonYou can on PSNow if you have downloaded it before it leaves the service. Can’t you on Gamepass?
Yeah I remember it first time round so not sure I can face 70 quid to go through it againAnd you will probably ragecwuit as it’s brutal
That’s the beauty of selling on, played most of the ps+ collection, sold, reinvested, will play again from November. A few I missed out on (days gone) as I didn’t want to take the gamble.