We have said on this site quite a few times that Xbox Game Pass is a ridiculously good deal. And it is—to the point where some gamers wonder how long Microsoft can possibly afford to keep it running. But according to recent comments by Xbox boss Phil Spencer, Xbox Game Pass is sustainable and should be here to stay.
Spencer Confident Xbox Game Pass is Sustainable Long-Term
How do we know that Xbox Game Pass is in good shape heading into the future? Phil Spencer, talking to Major Nelson, said, “You know the only concern I ever see is people saying: is this sustainable, like can you continue this? And I’ll say, Game Pass right now is doing very well for us and the people [the developers] who are in it. I think it’s going to be a really interesting… as Xbox [Series X] launches next year … and it will be interesting as people think about ‘Wait a minute, I already have this library of games on this platform.”
Recently, we reported that Xbox Game Pass as a few new exciting titles in its library, most prominently The Witcher 3. Along with The Witcher 3, the service now includes Pillars of Eternity, Life is Strange Episode 5, Phoenix Point, and Infinifactory.
So, just how cheap is it to get access to these titles plus the huge library of games on Xbox Game Pass? You only need to pay $10 a month for a subscription. Further, Microsoft frequently runs sales which bring the price down even lower. So, keep an eye on our Xbox news to check for deals, or sign up now and enjoy all that Xbox Game Pass has to offer. It sounds like this service is going to be healthy heading into the PS5 era.