


The promising list of first-party titles like Avowed and Fable should ensure customers continue to return to Game Pass, while the continued third-party deals should keep Xbox players engaged in between the major first-party games.

In the coming years, Microsoft will try and grow the service further. The profitability and sustainability of the service have been a long debate for a while, but the majority share for the highest tier likely helps justify the existence of big-budget AAA games on the service at launch. 16.99 per month Available on Windows 10/11 PCs and Xbox Consoles Instant access to new. This is great news for the customers and Microsoft in the long run. 10 at Xbox (1-month) 24 at Amazon (3-month) Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It also means Microsoft is able to maximize revenue from around 8 out of 10 subscribers. This figure highlights that Xbox users value online play and the games catalog, leading to them picking the tier that offers both options. While it costs $16.99/month, users gain access to titles from EA's catalog.ĮA has recently added games like Need For Speed Unbonud to the service, allowing subscribers to try the latest racing game that was released less than a year ago. Comparing Game Pass Ultimate to its cheaper counterparts, the highest tier offers more value for the asking price.
