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[CCN.com] Microsoft Schools the Gaming Industry with ‘Xbox Game Pass’ Success
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Nice updated and well researched article i must say.
Anyway Gamepass is doing well.
TBF I see the same misconception on here all the time. Seems Sony really has a messaging problem with PS Now.
People still don't know that PS Now is basically gamepass with both a shit ton of downloadable PS4 games, and the ability to stream all available games. Currently using the free 7 day trial and it's fantastic.
I'm mostly annoyed they used the random 9.5m user figure that makes no sense by the numbers / would be something Microsoft is shouting from the rooftops if they made it there 9 months ago (which is why threads using it have been locked here in the past).
Uh but psnow is not just a streaming service. You can also download tons of games too.
Im wondering of the author of the article actually even knows about the competitions services.
Im wondering of the author of the article actually even knows about the competitions services.
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Gamepass is like how peak Netflix used to be. Gotta enjoy it as much as we can before third parties start to pull their content.
It doesn't have anywhere the quality or quantity of gamepass though. Also the PS3 streaming is still woeful.
I don't think it's worth staying subbed to game pass, but it's def worth signing up for 1 month to play a $60 release.
Hihi, I misread that as CNN...
Nevertheless....
What the author didn't take into consideration is that the increase in revenue from subs was not able to offset the revenus from software and hardware, like at all. Overall gaming revenues for MS is still down a whopping 21%.
Nevertheless....
What the author didn't take into consideration is that the increase in revenue from subs was not able to offset the revenus from software and hardware, like at all. Overall gaming revenues for MS is still down a whopping 21%.
Fair enough. Though I strongly disagree on the streaming. But I guess internet in The Netherlands is just in general good enough for that stuff.
PlayStation Now PS4 & PS5 Games: The Complete List
Looking for all the PlayStation Now PS4 games that you can download instead of stream? Here they are from A-Z.
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TBF people here don't describe themselves as "professional writers with over a decade of experience in videogames".
True! I had over a decade of experience in videogames when I was 16, doesn't mean much lol ;)
Probably. At the same time i think people don't understand that MS created this subs service because they were struggling to generate enough revenue from their first party titles.
On the other hand PS Now was created as a pure streaming service to enter in this "cloud" market. Sony has tried to change this service because real cloud gaming is years and years away.
Gamepass is a much more complete and better marketed product right now but i don't see why Sony should copy it looking at sales results from their games.
I clicked the meh button and was recommended an article about Meghan Markle being evil and that Taylor Swift should be less political. What is this site?
Just another suspicious article that smells like disguised PR/advertising.
I positive that's why they separated those points. They weren't trying to make it sound like it did.
Yeah, Sony really fucked up with how they handle their communication and advertisement about PS Now.
Game Pass has incredible value and is king as far as a game services go. But we know MS is probably losing a lot of money on this investment phase and we need to wait some years before treating it as successful or even sustainable in the long run.
It will probably shows its true strength in unison with their streaming service.
I don't think MS is schooling anyone here right now. Or atleast the real lesson begins with Series X/PC/Streaming/Possibly Lockhart integration on next gen.
It will probably shows its true strength in unison with their streaming service.
I don't think MS is schooling anyone here right now. Or atleast the real lesson begins with Series X/PC/Streaming/Possibly Lockhart integration on next gen.
When you practically give it away it will hit high numbers. When my 1$ for 3 months end i won't be subbing again.
How much subs does GamePass have at this point ? Everyone is calling it a mayor success but we dont even know how many people are subscribed to it or how much money is being spent on.
The service value is great and people love cheap games/stuff but alot of these headlines only work because MS isnt really forthcoming with all relevant data to make that call. Saying that its easier to call something a success when you only share limited information.
"Schools Gaming Industry" sounds a bit stupid - when the big players are eating just fine and have business models worked out that benefit them.
The service value is great and people love cheap games/stuff but alot of these headlines only work because MS isnt really forthcoming with all relevant data to make that call. Saying that its easier to call something a success when you only share limited information.
"Schools Gaming Industry" sounds a bit stupid - when the big players are eating just fine and have business models worked out that benefit them.
They could have at least googled PSNow to verify their claims. It hasn't been an only-streaming service for quite some time. But who needs actual journalism these days.
You really believe it can't be successful until you see the numbers? Devs...Microsoft accountants don't count?
Thanks, that's a good amount.PlayStation Now PS4 & PS5 Games: The Complete List
Looking for all the PlayStation Now PS4 games that you can download instead of stream? Here they are from A-Z.
He's saying you can't play PlayStation exclusives on Gamepass.
They've been losing money a lot, and Xbox is like the only MS division that is operating in loss.
Gamepass is amazing and great for customers, but I'm sure they will make some changes soon enough to turn around some profit. Perhaps increase prices/get rid of cheap offers or atleast not have them go for sale as often.
Gamepass is amazing and great for customers, but I'm sure they will make some changes soon enough to turn around some profit. Perhaps increase prices/get rid of cheap offers or atleast not have them go for sale as often.
Office 365 wasn't created because Microsoft Was struggling to generate revenue from standalone Office sales.
adobe creative cloud wasn't created because people stopped buying Adobe software.
The likes of Halo 5, Gears 4 and Forza Horizon weren't commercial failures. So im not seeing the basis for your 'struggling' claim.
Much of the tech industry is veering towards embracing subscriptions as a way of ensuring a constant cash stream.
Whoof. This article comes across more like an ad than anything else. While it's an amazing value for consumers, I highly doubt it's making money for MS at the present especially with their profits being down as we just learned recently. Not too sure where the author was getting his info from.
There are different metrics of successful. A mobile game like Miitomo can be considered a flop because of how little money it made, but also can be a success if its main goal was to get people to sign up for Nintendo Accounts and provide market and customer behavior data to Nintendo.
GamePass can be considered a success since its the biggest thing the Xbox plattform has going for itself and its a very attractive service - - yet they dont share sub numbers or how much money people are spending there, so we will never have the full story or see how the sub engagement level evolve over times.
I have nothing against calling GamePass a success or people loving the service, but the moment you start calling out other services and call them successful - it gets a bit shaky. Sony provides PSNow sub numbers - we know where the service started and how it evolved.
Devs ?
What about devs ? Of course no devs that is on GamePass and getting paid is gonna badmouth the service - what about the other devs that were more critical about that kind of service ? Or the devs that arent invited to the GamePass party but at the same dont stand a chance of selling their games anywhere close of the intended price because of GamePass and how it affect the gamer spending behavior.
For all we know everything might be just as perfect as it seems - but personally i couldnt really evaluate the success of a subscription service compared to other services without knowing how many subscribers we are even talking about - and more importantly how much they are spending. How big is that GamePass business ?
All im gonna say - we would likely get less of these kind of articles if all relevant data on GamePass were public and would force people to have some more critical takes on that business and realize why only MS can or is willing to provide such a service at this point.