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It’s no secret that Sony and Microsoft are fierce rivals in the console wars. But could they put their differences aside to offer a joint subscription service?
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Introduction
In recent years, Microsoft has been on a tear with its Xbox Game Pass service. For a monthly subscription fee, Xbox Game Pass gives members access to a library of games that they can download and play at their leisure. The service has been so successful that Microsoft has even managed to get some major publishers, like Bethesda, to bring their new releases to Xbox Game Pass on day one. Now, there are rumors that Microsoft may be looking to bring Xbox Game Pass to its main competitor, the PlayStation 4.
What is Xbox Game Pass?
Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service from Microsoft that gives gamers access to a library of games to play on their Xbox One console. The service launched in June 2017 and currently has over 100 titles in its library. Xbox Game Pass costs $9.99/month and there is no commitment, so you can cancel at any time.
So, will PlayStation get Xbox Game Pass? Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem likely. Sony already has a similar subscription service called PlayStation Now, which allows gamers to stream games to their PlayStation 4 or PC. PlayStation Now costs $19.99/month or $44.99/quarter and also has no commitment, so you can cancel at any time.
It’s possible that Microsoft and Sony could partner up to offer Xbox Game Pass on PlayStation consoles, but it doesn’t seem like something either company is interested in at the moment. So, for now, it looks like Xbox Game Pass is only available on Xbox One consoles.
What are the benefits of Xbox Game Pass?
Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that gives you access to over 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 games. The service costs $9.99 per month, and there is no commitment – you can cancel at any time.
As an Xbox Game Pass member, you will be able to download and play any of the games in the Xbox Game Pass library. The library is constantly expanding, so you will always have something new to play. In addition, some of the games in the library are exclusive to Xbox Game Pass members.
Benefits of Xbox Game Pass include:
-Unlimited access to over 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 games
-Exclusive discounts on games in the Xbox Store
-New games added all the time
Why PlayStation may get Xbox Game Pass
There has been much speculation as to whether or not PlayStation will get Xbox Game Pass, and there are a few reasons why it might happen.
First of all, Microsoft has been aggressively pursuing cross-platform play and cooperation lately, and it seems to be bearing fruit. The company has secured deals with major publishers like Capcom and Bethesda to bring their games to Xbox Game Pass, and it’s even working on its own game streaming service, Project xCloud.
Cross-play is becoming more and more common, so it stands to reason that Microsoft would want to bring its subscription service to as many platforms as possible. And since PlayStation is the largest console platform out there, it makes sense that Microsoft would want to reach out to PlayStation owners.
Secondly, Microsoft has been working on expanding Xbox Live beyond just consoles. The company recently launched Xbox Live for Android and iOS devices, meaning that you can now access your Xbox Live account on your phone or tablet. It’s possible that Microsoft could eventually launch Xbox Game Pass for mobile devices as well, and if that happens, it would make sense to include PlayStation owners in that service.
Lastly, Microsoft has been investing a lot in first-party studios lately, and many of those studios are now developing games for both Xbox One and PC. It’s possible that Microsoft could eventually bring some of those games to PlayStation as well, either through Xbox Game Pass or some other means.
So while nothing has been confirmed yet, there are a few reasons why PlayStation could eventually getXbox Game Pass. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens.
The potential downside of PlayStation getting Xbox Game Pass
While there are definitely some benefits to PlayStation getting Xbox Game Pass, there are also potential downsides. One of the biggest potential problems is that it could create a divide between the player base, with those who can afford to pay for Game Pass having access to a much wider range of games than those who can’t. Another potential issue is that it could lead to Sony losing control over its own platform, as Microsoft would effectively be controlling which games are available on PlayStation. Finally, there’s always the possibility that Microsoft could simply decide to stop supporting PlayStation at some point, leaving Sony in the lurch.
What this could mean for the future of console gaming
The inclusion of PlayStation games on Xbox Game Pass would be a huge get for Microsoft, and it would likely entice more people to subscribe to the service. Sony has been more hesitant to make its first-party games available on other platforms, but it has started to loosen its grip in recent years. For example, Sony’s “MLB The Show” franchise is now available on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, and select PlayStation exclusives are available to stream on PC through the company’s PS Now service.
If Sony were to allow its games to be included on Xbox Game Pass, it would be a major shift in the company’s thinking. Up until this point, Sony has been content to keep its first-party games exclusive to PlayStation consoles in order to drive sales of its hardware. However, with the rise of game streaming services like Xbox Game Pass and PS Now, Sony may start to see the benefits of making its games more widely available.
Only time will tell if Sony will ultimately decide to make its games available on Xbox Game Pass, but it’s certainly something that Microsoft is hoping for.
Conclusion
It’s unlikely that PlayStation will ever get Xbox Game Pass. The two companies are in competition with each other, and Sony has its own subscription service called PlayStation Now. However, if you’re interested in playing Xbox games on your PlayStation, you can do so by using a game streaming service like Microsoft’s Project xCloud or Sony’s PlayStation Now.
