

This trend is expected to continue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Microsoft witnessed Intelligent Cloud revenue growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. It now includes game downloads for both console and PC, access to online multiplayer services and a partnership with gaming powerhouse EA that allows games to be played on almost any device. Game Pass has expanded significantly from its initial focus on Xbox and transformed into a subscription service that caters to a wide range of gamers. PC gamers benefit from the option to purchase games individually from various online stores like Steam and GOG, often leading to discounted prices on individual titles. However, it is not yet the default approach. Subscriptions play a significant role in PC gaming, especially with cloud gaming and the PC version of Xbox Game Pass. Gaming services are very cost-effective and primarily used for accessing multiplayer capabilities. Xbox, Sony’s SONY PlayStation, Electronic Arts EA Play and Nintendo NTDOY have all developed the subscription offerings focused on multiplayer features and an extensive library of playable games. Gaming platforms are embracing subscription plans like other over-the-top services.


Microsoft Corporation price-consensus-chart | Microsoft Corporation Quote Intense Competition in Cloud Gaming Creates Threat Microsoft Corporation Price and Consensus Additionally, regardless of subscription status, players will retain any Xbox 360 titles they redeemed through Games with Gold in their personal library. Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate members will retain access to previously redeemed Xbox One games from Games with Gold. However, Games with Gold will come to an end on Sep 1. Xbox Game Pass Core will also include member-exclusive deals and discounts. Starting Sep 14, existing Xbox Live Gold members will seamlessly become Game Pass Core members with no change in pricing and gain immediate access to an expanded library. Game Pass Core brings online play together with Game Pass, creating a fresh offering for gamers worldwide. In 2017, Xbox introduced Xbox Game Pass, offering a carefully selected game library. All of this is available for a monthly fee of $9.99 or an annual fee of $59.99.įor more than two decades, Xbox players have connected through Xbox Live to engage in competitive, cooperative and immersive experiences in the largest online multiplayer games. It is a curated collection of more than 25 games for global multiplayer experiences with friends and exclusive member discounts. This new offering is an upgrade from Xbox Live Gold and grants players access to an advanced multiplayer network. Microsoft’s MSFT Xbox recently announced the launch of Xbox Game Pass Core on Sep 14.
