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Is Game Pass enough value for you to buy Xbox Series X?
- Thread starter Mack
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To me the secret weapon of Series X launch vs PS5 launch is the ability to get 3 launch titles (Halo, Forza, & mystery game) for $10.00 vs. $190+ w/tax if you were buying them separately.
I personally am looking at using the extra $200.00 I would spend on software at launch towards either a PS5 (depends on their launch lineup of exclusives?), or third party software.
I personally am looking at using the extra $200.00 I would spend on software at launch towards either a PS5 (depends on their launch lineup of exclusives?), or third party software.
I don't know my xbox login data anymore plus I am too invested into the playstation eco system at this point. All my real life friends are on playstation as well so Game Pass is not a deciding factor for me. I would definitvely pay for something similar on ps5 though.
No. I have been buying from the cheaper markets and not a single problem in the last 2 or 3 years
I have sharegaming (and share Xbox Ultimate on the console) with my friend and, for example, on the 3 years for 90 euros/dolars, i have only payed 45 euros/dolars
45 dolars to 3 years of Gamepass, with all MS 1st party games on day one.
Crazy deal.
Not at all. it's a great service, but the majority of what I play isn't on the service so i still want to see how GP continues on SX, how relevant my One X will be once next gen hits, power difference versus PS5, next gen games on Series X etc. It certainly doesn't hurt though.
Seeing as I've bought a Xone X for the same program (on top of owning a very capable gaming PC) and haven't regretted it since, I'd say yes.
It'll be very interesting to see if the big budget true next gen Series X exclusive 1st party titles remain free on gamepass over the next few years. I think something will have to give, either the sub price goes up (most likely) or certain games won't be free.
I've got Ultimate locked up until the beginning of 2022 with all of the promos and conversions that have been going on. Might as well.
Might wanna check this. Mine went away two weeks ago.
Might wanna check this. Mine went away two weeks ago.
I compare the best price here: https://www.xbox-now.com/pt/game-comparison
And buy the gift codes and live gold, from here:
Buying regulary from there and not a single problema in the last 2 or 3 years
But, i must advise, i am not responsable for any problems that can occur. There are many options on cheap gift codes from many key sites. I buy from here, but people are free to make their choices.
I bought 3 years of game pass ultimate for $98. Considering I also can use all my controllers, this should be the cheapest transition to next gen ever and I'm stoked.
No, it's not available here and even if it was I'd rather buy Microsoft's first party games on Steam (assuming they keep their promise)
I started this gen with a PS4 and bought an Xbox One X in 2019. Since then I have barely turned on the PS4 and play the Xbox almost every day.
I don't know if I will be day one, I need to know more about the features and the price, but I am leaning hard towards Microsoft as my main platform next gen.
I don't know if I will be day one, I need to know more about the features and the price, but I am leaning hard towards Microsoft as my main platform next gen.
Hah, this should've been an option in the poll. Gaming on pc is already great as it is, but also getting game pass makes a pc upgrade a no-brainer.
No way. Unless the price is lower than what has been speculated, there's no way I would pay that much just for GamePass.
Now, if the rumored cheaper, weaker console is the right price, there's a shot I could do that.
Now, if the rumored cheaper, weaker console is the right price, there's a shot I could do that.
No as I have Gamepass for PC. The console exclusives on the service aren't enough for me to pick up an Xbox as I can't switch from Sony/Nintendo as their first party games are my favorites. There's just not enough that's only on Xbox that's not on PC to justify it. Maybe if I decide not to upgrade my PC I'd think of just going back to owning all three consoles.
I was at a mates house over the weekend and we wanted to play Halo LAN, the route to obtain Halo made me pause and remind myself how much gaming will change. He didn't buy the game, he just said he'll purchase Gamepass for a month, within a few minutes it was done. Crazy to think we might not have even considered a LAN session due to high cost barrier, this has been almost entirely removed.
Very shocked to see how many here, of all places have kind of done a u-turn on Xbox as an option. Next gen will be fun.
Very shocked to see how many here, of all places have kind of done a u-turn on Xbox as an option. Next gen will be fun.
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No of course not. Major third party games will never go there day one on GP. There's too much money to be made digital or physical sales
and if Xbox isn't making XSX exclusives for first two years like Booty said (2022) then why would I buy XSX if all first party games will work on my One S and be free with GP?
and if Xbox isn't making XSX exclusives for first two years like Booty said (2022) then why would I buy XSX if all first party games will work on my One S and be free with GP?
You honestly think that the games are going to look the same on your One S?
While I did blag my way to a Game Pass Ultimate subscription until the end of 2022, I'm not going to commit myself to buying a Series without knowing the full details, especially price. Ultimately, I remain to be convinced whether or not it's worth the upgrade over my One X.
Yes! Gamepass is an amazing value, and I was able to play 4-5 of my favorite games of last year all thanks to the service (e.g. Metro Exodus, Rage 2, Gears 5, Slay the Spire, Outer Worlds). Just a great program, and every better, great games. Yes, I am very much in to getting a Series X to play all these games on an upgraded platform plus I immediately have access to any new software from MS at launch, vs buying $200 on new games on any other new system in addition to the cost of the unit. No brainer IMO.
I only play 1-2 games per year and have no interest in any of the titles avaliable on gamepass at the moment so no
I guess its great value if you are constantly playing , have a wide range of taste and dont mind playing mostly "just OK" titles
I guess its great value if you are constantly playing , have a wide range of taste and dont mind playing mostly "just OK" titles
I have Game Pass Ultimate, a One X and gaming PCs already. I won't buy the SX until I know what Sony is offering.
No, but I really don't care. They will already run in upscaled 4K and HDR, so if I have to choose between a $500 Xbox SX or PS5, it makes zero sense to buy the XSX until I can see what type of games Xbox will make that require the purchase of a XSX. Apparently I won't see those at stores until 2022, so I imagine reveals in 2021?
either way, I can save my money until then. Why wouldn't I? By then XSX will probably be at least $100 off launch price($399) if not more knowing MS's price drop history. Hell, even 1 year after that, in 2023, is prime slim model territory so if I'm not going to have a single first party Xbox game I can't play on the Xbox I have, and I will already have a PS5 for multiplats and Sony first party, why wouldn't I wait until there's a $300ish Xbox Series X slim in fall 2023?
at the least, wait until we get Xbox SX exclusives for me
My first purchase will be a PS5 simply because of my massive PS4 library this generation that will be backwards compatible.
But I will be eyeballing a Series X after that. Probably within a year or so of launch. Game Pass is just too good a deal to pass up for long.
But I will be eyeballing a Series X after that. Probably within a year or so of launch. Game Pass is just too good a deal to pass up for long.
Game Pass has completely changed the way I shop for games and the system I mainly game on. Before game pass I would mainly buy on PSN during weekly and flash sales and I went months without turning on my One X. Since game pass I rarely turn on my Pro and I also bought my son an Xbox One to share game pass with. Every game I considered buying seems to show up on game pass. Even on black Friday I couldn't pull the trigger on games I would have bought before. I love the service and will get a series X on launch, though I do believe game pass is a trojan horse for the Series X much like PS+ was for the PlayStation 4 and it'll likely get gimped much the same way PS+ did. But I'm going to take advantage until it does.
Game Pass is one of the greatest things to come from Microsoft since Windows, I love Game Pass, my kids LOVE Game Pass.
I'm all the way in.
I'm all the way in.
That depends solely on the 1st party day & date output alone.
Gamepass is the Netflix of gaming for better or worse. It's great in concept. There is tons of content, but few things I want to actually play (that I haven't already played). Most games hit the service a long time after release. If I had an interest in them I would have gotten around to them a lot sooner. Not saying it's bad, but I also don't sub Netflix and expect the latest blockbusters. I will buy a Series X and sub Gamepass if the 1st party output is good.
Gamepass is the Netflix of gaming for better or worse. It's great in concept. There is tons of content, but few things I want to actually play (that I haven't already played). Most games hit the service a long time after release. If I had an interest in them I would have gotten around to them a lot sooner. Not saying it's bad, but I also don't sub Netflix and expect the latest blockbusters. I will buy a Series X and sub Gamepass if the 1st party output is good.
If Phil manages to sustain the high quality then my plan for next gen is pretty much to just play Game Pass. Maybe buy a handful of other games every year. I absolutely love Sony's first party efforts and a few Nintendo franchises so I won't be loyal to the Series X though but Game Pass is a strong reason why I look forward to it.
There are so many games on game pass that are either brand new or games I wanted to play, but missed that there has been a pretty constant stream of things for me to play on it between PC and Xbox.
With all of their new studios releasing games straight to game pass it's going to get even better.
I will definitely be getting the Series X to help make the most of it.
With all of their new studios releasing games straight to game pass it's going to get even better.
I will definitely be getting the Series X to help make the most of it.
Until they fix Gamepass on PC, and make PC/XBOX library for gamepass 1:1 I won't come back until that happens. Going steam for Microsoft games until then.
I'm not interested in the subscription service model.
I do want to own my games. I only have time for a handful of new games a year anyway. So carefully selecting 5-6 games a year to buy is more up my alley.
I do want to own my games. I only have time for a handful of new games a year anyway. So carefully selecting 5-6 games a year to buy is more up my alley.