LordBaztion
Member
They should add a Game Pass + Gold for $140 or a discounted price.
Bundle, $400: console plus both services.
Bundle, $400: console plus both services.
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Microsoft announced Xbox Game Pass subscription service
- Thread starter jbug617
- Start date
AgentP
Thinks mods influence posters politics. Promoted to QAnon Editor.
Might be worth it for families with low income. Dad and kids can pick different games and max the value. Core gamers are never going to care about playing old games from a limited list.
I wonder how often someone is playing a game gets rotated out to be greeted with a buy now page? I suspect this program is great for publishers with a library of games which no longer sell.
People in the thread who are jumping for joy over this are amusing. They probably have 20+ games in their backlog that they actually wanted to play vs a list of games they passed on for years which are now to rent.
I wonder how often someone is playing a game gets rotated out to be greeted with a buy now page? I suspect this program is great for publishers with a library of games which no longer sell.
People in the thread who are jumping for joy over this are amusing. They probably have 20+ games in their backlog that they actually wanted to play vs a list of games they passed on for years which are now to rent.
7DollarHagane
Banned
I have an opinion, sorry about that.
My opinion is a lot of people are going to wind up paying $120 a year to play comic jumper and gears of War judgement.
We will have to wait and see though.
witchedwiz
Member
now..
if only sony would give us something like this for ps2 games...
if only...
if only sony would give us something like this for ps2 games...
if only...
WorldofMiku
Banned
PS Now has the ability to run on PC and Smart TVs as well as the PS consoles. Game Pass does not do this.
However, being able to download the games is also a massive positive.
EDIT: Yes people, I know... http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=231181906&postcount=636
However, being able to download the games is also a massive positive.
EDIT: Yes people, I know... http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=231181906&postcount=636
Savantcore
Unconfirmed Member
It absolutely won't be new games so the discount will more likely be $10 down to $8
I'd wager it would make less money then PS Now.
We'll see I guess. Right now, this strikes me as what Netflix would be like if you removed all of the good stuff. It's a subscription full of games that are old and already dirt cheap. You'd be better off looking through a preowned games section and getting the stuff you actually want, rather than hoping MS were providing it that month.
Risk Breaker
Member
And then they rotate and you can't play them anymore anyway.
Shil Pencer
Member
If there is a game you want to play on there for the current month paying 9.99 to pretty much rent that game plus 99+ more is not bad at all
milkybar1983
Member
from alpha
This is exactly how I see it. But those who missed out on a bunch of the titles they find appealing will get some value out if it. Good for them.
In theory it's a good deal. Gotta see how it all pans out but this looks good. No two ways about it.
But I own both systems and soon a Switch. PS4 is my primary console.and I already just have too much to play so I really wouldn't take advantage of this.
Good for existing users and those looking to get a XB1 tho.
i hate that subscription services are becoming even more prevalent on top of the core XBL and PSN service subscriptions. EA Access, Xbox game pass, PS Now..
I mean if your not paying into XBL and generally want a list of older games to choose from its cool, but i think that the concept itself is very worrying for the future in regards to the layering aspect. They should have found some way to work it into Gold itself
I mean if your not paying into XBL and generally want a list of older games to choose from its cool, but i think that the concept itself is very worrying for the future in regards to the layering aspect. They should have found some way to work it into Gold itself
Backlogger
Member
Same
Also, game subscriptions never work out in my head because my gaming habbits are all over the place. Not sure I can get my money's worth out of the price on a consistent basis. Seems I'm better off just buying games for $5-$10 here and there. I'm pretty sure I haven't spent $120 on games for Xbox since the year I bought my One and loaded up on games.
If you are coming in having just purchased a One though and likely won't have any of these games it seems like it could be a great value
As long as there's value who cares? Just buy the game then.
Good point. Like hopping in for one month of Netflix to catch the latest TV show.
As far as I understand you can't build libraries with this service.
When a game is gone is gone and you can't play it anymore even if you have downloaded it.
It's similar to PSNow with the advantage that games are running locally so they don't need online streaming and there will be also current gen games in the library and not just 360 titles but as a con the number of available titles is smaller and the library is dynamic so you can't be sure that you'll always be able to play with the games you like.
A lot will depend on the quality of the selection they'll make available. Of course don't expect new games, it will be mostly old stuff.
Personally I'm not a fan of subscriptions for old games, I usually buy what I like as soon as it's released but this might give Sony the idea to expand the PSNow service to include more than PS3 games and such games wouldn't need to be necessarily streamed just like in MS's case.
When a game is gone is gone and you can't play it anymore even if you have downloaded it.
It's similar to PSNow with the advantage that games are running locally so they don't need online streaming and there will be also current gen games in the library and not just 360 titles but as a con the number of available titles is smaller and the library is dynamic so you can't be sure that you'll always be able to play with the games you like.
A lot will depend on the quality of the selection they'll make available. Of course don't expect new games, it will be mostly old stuff.
Personally I'm not a fan of subscriptions for old games, I usually buy what I like as soon as it's released but this might give Sony the idea to expand the PSNow service to include more than PS3 games and such games wouldn't need to be necessarily streamed just like in MS's case.
always crazy bacon
Banned
This sounds like an amazing deal! I get bored of most of my games before I get to finish them and so I'll get my games worth in a month before that. It's going to save me so much money.
The discount only applies to games in rotation.
No way I see this. That is a lot of revenue gone and one that is more guaranteed. At most i see it replacing GwG.
This is where I am. I like the idea of the pass because it offers a lot more value than most, but MS already is giving me games with gold. I'm not loose enough with my money or have enough playtime to make this worth it for me personally. But some people are probably gonna' love it.
Games with Gold are free* via your Gold sub, this is something else. Also you still get to automatically keep your XB360 GwG purchases if your sub lapses. Here you lose access unless you buy.
Wonder how much that discount is gonna' be (equivalent to Gold discounts? More? Variable depending on the game?)
JayWood2010
Member
Opinions are nice, just dont try and force it on others. Its a problem within forums, and many people tend to behave like that. People try and be sly, but its usually pretty obvious when somebody has an agenda.
I wont be buying Xbox Game Pass. I dont pay for EA Access, or PS Now either. GwG and PS+ i pay for to play multiplayer, but the games i get on there I dont really play either.
Why? Because I tend to buy games i want at launch, and what I dont i typically get on steam sales.
Does that mean its a bad service? No. Actually they are pretty good services, and for those who will want it great for them. Im not opposed to having options, but just because i dont want something doesnt mean im going to go on and on about it.
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
I think with this MS will reduce the cost of Live. So I'm thinking the Live will now be a $30 membership now or even $20 tbh
LukasTaves
Member
I bet they are saving the bigger news for E3. (the bigger means this coming to Pc)
PanicFreak
Member
Their initial list isn't exactly a strong showing but I'm liking the potential of this service.
WorldofMiku
Banned
Actually I take that back:
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/02/15/playstation-now-service-update/
:/
SwipeLeftHoney
Banned
Basically a better version of Playstation Now.... I gotta admit I kinda like it....
Aren't the comparisons because the only difference between PS Now and this is that you can download the games?
digoutyoursoul
Member
Really? They haven't shut up about old games since last summer and a lot of their core base are lapping it up.
This is my main concern. I think it's great when it's value is good to the consumer, but I'm dreading the day every big publisher has their own service. EA in, MS in, my guess Sony follows suit but not before Ubisoft.
Actually PS Now will no longer work on Smart TVs. Only PC and Ps4 from now on, all other versions discontinued.
7DollarHagane
Banned
The trend for games seems to be people sticking with single games for a longer period of time: overwatch, rainbow six siege, Paragon, world of tanks, rocket league, destiny, etc.
This kind of sampler subscription with tons of older catalog games seems a little ignorant of that.
This kind of sampler subscription with tons of older catalog games seems a little ignorant of that.
In Service
Member
I'm a Dad with 2 kids and a decent backlog.
The kids are going to love this. I will be along for the ride I think, despite the backlog.
To be honest, I would be happy with 30 days to play Rainbow Six or Rocket League as I tend to get bored of most multiplayer after 30 days and need to take a break. However, I don't see many of those games hitting this type of package.
Zomba13
Member
That's pretty cool. I've been very tempted by EA access to just pay for a month to binge on some games on there I've been kind of interested in playing. This will be a cool service.
It does kind of suck how there are services on services in a way with the consoles (paying for online, paying for a game pass thing) but eh, I can't see to many downsides to this (outside of the potential "omg library sucks!").
Would be nice if Nintendo would offer some kind of VC subscription service. You know, outside of "one free game for one month" with their Switch online plans.
It does kind of suck how there are services on services in a way with the consoles (paying for online, paying for a game pass thing) but eh, I can't see to many downsides to this (outside of the potential "omg library sucks!").
Would be nice if Nintendo would offer some kind of VC subscription service. You know, outside of "one free game for one month" with their Switch online plans.
sammyCYBORG
Member
Good idea in concept, but needs a massive library to justify that price.
I have every 360 game I wanted sat on disc, so pretty much worthless to me.
I have every 360 game I wanted sat on disc, so pretty much worthless to me.
Similar threads
- Locked