Microsofts Game Pass,once the best deal in gaming, is now a mess of convoluted subscription tiers.
I previously called itXboxs first step into enshittification.
Thats done away with in favor of two lower-cost subscription tiers that offer less.
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Xbox Game Pass Core only nets you discounts, online multiplayer, and a few games available for download.
That same tier only costs $17 if you purchased it before Sept 10.
That includes day-one releases, discounts, and hundreds of games available to download.
Unless you want to do cloud gaminga service currently restricted to Ultimateyoure already set on PC.
Say hello to the newest@XboxGamePassplan: Game Pass Standard.
Curious to see which plan fits how you play?
The price changes will be evident the next time you pay for your subscription.
Starting Sept. 18, the maximum extension youll get for that previous subscription tier is 13 months.
PC gamers only have to worry about a hit to their wallet.
I personally enjoy streaming games onmy Steam Deck.
For console gamers, its just a harder pill to swallow.
But, lets remember, a little patience can go a long way.
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