Introducing Xbox Game Pass Core ( formerly subscription: Xbox live Gold ) with online console multiplayer, a catalog of over 25 high-quality games, exclusivepromotions, and more.Play with Friends. Enjoy the multiplayer gameplay Game titles, number, features, and availability vary over time and by region, platform, console, and Game Pass plan. See the current game catalog at www.xbox.com/xbox-game-pass/games. Learn more about supported regions at www.xbox.com/regions. Point is, Everyone can 'access' Starfield without needing to buy a Series S/X. If you have a decent gaming PC, its pointless to buy an Xbox, but you'll need a PS5 to play Spider-Man 2 on release as consumers don't get any other 'options' at all.. Game titles, number, features and availability vary over time and by region, platform, console and Game Pass plan.

Even if Cloud wasn't 'good enough' for ANYONE to play games, you still don't need to buy a Series S/X to play 'Xbox' games day and date as the game is also on PC/Steam so you can play 'locally' without having to buy an Xbox.

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I expect games like Starfield and Forza to be a 'success' - even if they don't sell a single copy because Consumers have a 'choice' to play on a Sub service. Forza will no doubt be the best Racing game released this year (as usual) and Starfield will be massive too. Don't forget that these are 'NOT' just on Xbox Consoles so consumers don't have to 'buy' either Xbox hardware or the Game to play it... Requires Game Pass Ultimate subscription and supported game or supported free-to-play game; may require supported controller (all sold separately). Select regions ( www.xbox.com/regions) and devices; streaming limits apply, server availability and wait times may vary. Requires high-speed internet connection (ISP fees apply). Available on select Samsung 2020 and newer smart TVs. Advanced Multiplayer Network: Offers an elevated online gaming experience by allowing players to connect, compete, and cooperate with others around the world. After 6yrs of Game Pass, and the Price rises of games etc, I don't think this is the 'wrong' time - not with their 'Future' looking Strong and Sony's seemingly struggling...

Whilst we will do everything we can to meet the delivery times above, there may be factors outside of our control and we cannot guarantee delivery within this time frame. One of the biggest reasons why you should get yourself an Xbox Game Pass Core? One word: multiplayer. Playing games on your own is fun enough in its own right. But the true thrills begin when you connect with other folks from around the world and try your skills in cooperative and competitive modes. The console offers many games dedicated to online gaming, such as Battlefield 5, Star Wars: Battlefront II and Forza series. Test yourself against the best players in the online arenas and prove that you are the ultimate player. But don’t forget to have fun, since this is what all of this is about. Xbox Game Pass for Console conversion ratio: Any remaining time will convert to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate time at a ratio of 4:3 and be rounded up to the next full day. For example, 90 days remaining of Xbox Game Pass for Console will convert to 68 days of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate time.Xbox Live Gold and PC Game Pass conversion ratio: Any remaining time will convert to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate time at a ratio of 3:2 and be rounded up to the next full day. For example, 90 days remaining of Xbox Live Gold or PC Game Pass will convert to 60 days of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate time. A: Game Pass Core is focused on blending the features of Xbox Live Gold with a selection of Xbox Game Pass titles. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, on the other hand, offers a broader library of games, including those for PC, and often includes other perks like Xbox Cloud Gaming. Want new games on day one? Upgrade to Game Pass Ultimate to play new games on day one. Plus, enjoy hundreds of high-quality games with friends on console, PC, and cloud. EA Play conversion ratio: Any remaining time will convert to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate time at a ratio of 3:1 and be rounded up to the next full day. For example, 90 days remaining of EA Play will convert to 30 days of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate time. Curated Game Library: Provides access to a selection of over 25 games from top-tier studios like Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda at launch, with the promise of more titles being added 2-3 times a year.

Xbox Game Pass Core brings the benefits of online console multiplayer from Xbox Live Gold, plus access to a catalogue of over 25 high-quality console games that you can play on your Xbox Series X&S or Xbox One console – all at the same great price as Xbox Live Gold.

Game titles, number, features and availability vary over time and by region, platform, console and Game Pass plan. See the current game catalogue at www.xbox.com/xbox-game-pass/games. Learn more about supported regions at www.xbox.com/regions. Compared to Sony, then yes, they aren't selling as many Consoles, but then consumers don't need to buy a Console to play 'Xbox'. You can even play 'next Gen' only Xbox releases on last gen hardware via Cloud instead of being forced to 'upgrade' or miss out.

I have a Series X and PS5, but I can play Starfield day and date on my PC, RoG Ally or even XB1X via Cloud over wifi - so I don't 'need' my Series X to play. It may well be the 'best' way to play on my 4k TV but I could play entirely on my handheld RoG Ally. I have 'no' choice with Spider-man 2 - its PS5 or nothing...A: The titles include Among Us, Descenders, Dishonored 2, Doom Eternal, and many others. The full list contains over 25 games, with more to be announced. Cloud is the 'cheapest' option but its still an 'option' for those who maybe don't have the resources to invest in a 'higher' tier gaming experience. Series S is the next tier up with Series X offering a 'Premium' Console experience equivalent to Sony's PS5 and PC is the highest tier. Point is, if you have a 'decent' PC or a Cloud enabled device, you can still play Starfield day and date - you don't need a Console - its an 'option' offering a 'certain' tier of Graphical Quality and Performance relative to their cost - same as Cloud or PC too. FatalBubbles I have tried Cloud too - on my RoG Ally, Laptop, XB1 (all via 'wifi') and my Series X (hardwired) and the experience can be 'mixed'. A: The Game Pass Core will offer a selection of over 25 titles from renowned developers like Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda, with more titles to be announced and added 2-3 times a year.