Oh i know, i just enjoy taking the piss out of those people.
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GamePass Ultimate is probably the best value in gaming at the moment.
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Bought 3 years worth for $151 a couple months ago. And I got a Razer Kishi and a Galaxy S20 for Christmas, so now not only do I have access to GPU on PC and XSX, but I can also stream games to my phone and play with a fully featured controller.
I was a PS4 guy but I'll be goddamned if Microsoft hasn't done a great job converting me. The value is insane.
I was a PS4 guy but I'll be goddamned if Microsoft hasn't done a great job converting me. The value is insane.
It's a great value to be sure, but the fact that games can rotate off the service means I'll only ever view it as an affordable way to try out games. Games are longer than movies or TV shows, long enough that you can't necessarily just quickly binge 'em once it's been announced that they're leaving. And just because you've finished a game doesn't mean you won't want to revisit it in the future, so I'd want to own the games that I like.
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Jesus Christ it's like you guys won't accept any opinion or lifestyle that doesn't mesh with Gamepass being a great fit for a person.
Absolutely embarrassing behavior in this thread.
I get it, they're transparent. I just don't understand why they click on Game Pass threads to go "Nu-uh!" It's baffling. I don't click on Fighting Game threads because I have no interest.
EDIT: Honestly, same with the "Do we need another thread?" people. It's sooooo easy to just not click on threads that aren't for you. I don't get it.
It's such a weird fandom. Like console warriors + need to feel special in an enthusiast space leads to this cringe.
I got my younger brother a few months of GamePass for his birthday, and he's had fun with it, but also isn't planning on renewing it due to how it fits into his play style. Based on this thread, I guess I need to get into his face and scream that he is wrong?
What exactly do you lose if Game Pass ceases to exist? You don't own any of the games there.
It's same as you'd be worried if Spotify or Netflix closed down some day. There's no point to be worried about it.
I clicked on this thread to provide my personal experience of GPU's value for me, as a GPU subscriber for over a year and a half.
You drive by shit-posted a response to me, and ignored me asking you to elaborate.
I came into this thread to provide my opinion because.. that's what a discussion forum is for. Discussion. You shit posting trying to stop discussion sucks.
I worry because it's a great service and they are building an expectation that it will always be a dollar. The moment it isn't, they risk their userbase collapsing and eventually the service will end. And the only thing that could have prevented it.. is better price regulation.
Go ahead and quote somebody who said that. Otherwise, to use your word, cringe.
Everybody knows it's not going to be 1 dollar per month forever. Spotify was free in the beginning. Netflix was cheaper too than it is now.
It's the 'big award winners' (or lack thereof) that reduces its value in my eyes, more than the indie titles.
It will probably tick all the boxes for me when new Bethesda releases are included.
When there's a thread like 'GamePass Ultimate is probably the best value in gaming at the moment' that statement presupposes there may be disagreement. You shouldn't expect only fawning responses.
Microsoft wouldn't have purchased Bethesda if they thought the service as is appealed to everyone. They're trying to fill the gaps in the appeal, so it's not all fabricated negativity.
There are loads of legitimate reasons as to why Game Pass may not be a good fit for someone. Doesn't take away from the fact that it's insanely good value for money, especially if you engage enough in the Microsoft ecosystem to literally get it for free. What is in fact embarrassing behaviour is the people who feel the need to infest every GP thread with nonsense like "GP only has garbage indie games" and if you see a problem with those people getting rightfully mocked for talking shit then that's says more about you, frankly.
Has that happened in this thread? No? Then it's irrelevant.
Mocking people who simply don't fit the model is ridiculous.
They acquired Bethesda because Zenimax was looking for a buyer and it was a tremendous opportunity to add an enormous amount of valuable IP and developers to their portfolio to help button up their first-party weakness (in comparison to Sony & Nintendo). I don't think the purchase of Bethesda was made with GamePass in mind specifically. They would have bought them regardless if the service existed or not.
The "disagreements" are basically "I refuse to try new games". Which is not valid. And more to the point, unnecessary. People would be much better off not clicking on shit they don't like...
But also, I don't buy this argument that creating more content is somehow an assertion that it's bad. It's a machine that will constantly need to be fed.
I'm mocking shit like this.
Like I guess that you don't like hyperbole, but that joke is very much based on these sorts of sentiments.
Still, nobody is urging you to scream in your brother's face. Wouldn't suggest you do that, by the way.
Can't wait to finally own an Xbox console... series x will be my first one and you'd better believe I'm gonna pick up game pass on day 1. Too many games I've missed and excited for whatever new stuff Bethesda will come out with. Also really want to play the Forza Horizon series.
This thread got kind of weird though lol. I was expecting more of a celebration, but people are just full on defensive and snarky.
Anyway not exactly sure when the best time to get one will be. I guess probably as soon as the consoles are easier to get? Maybe sooner would be better as my backlog would just be huge.
This thread got kind of weird though lol. I was expecting more of a celebration, but people are just full on defensive and snarky.
Anyway not exactly sure when the best time to get one will be. I guess probably as soon as the consoles are easier to get? Maybe sooner would be better as my backlog would just be huge.
Seems like it's gonna be tough until the spring. Which really sucks. I got one, but my fiancé doesn't yet and it's killing her. I am trying to get a PS5 for myself now though, and that's also been a headache.
50% off a steak is a good deal whether you partake or not, even a vegan can agree.
If somehow none of GP's hundreds of games manage to strike your fancy, it's still a pool of thousands of dollars worth of games offered for a tiny fraction of the price. The value is undeniable.
Oh my god, lmao. Calling me "dear" and linking to a dictionary definition of a word. I had to check to make sure I wasn't on Reddit.
Look, I know what you're doing. I don't need the word defined. You're still making a fool of yourself with your brother scenario.
"Probably"? It IS the best value in gaming bar none. Crazy deal especially with the 1 dollar conversion.
Yeah I spent all my energy trying to get the PS5 day 1. I love it, it's great. But I beat the games I bought already (PS4 backwards compat included). I'm thinking now I probably should've gotten an Xbox first since there's a bigger library of games and series I just haven't even touched due to owning PlayStation every gen.
Anyways hope you and your fiancé get your consoles soon!
I shoulda got both Day 1, but I was also car shopping, so I figured I should hold back. Big mistake.
That's how I feel.
My gaming habits don't really mesh with a subscription model. I take the 1€ deals if they coincide with a GP release I'm interested in, but beyond that it wouldn't make much sense for me to stay subscribed.
there's too many games so I end up playing nothing because I can't decide
Yes I've seen people say this
I agree. I only wish the Xbox Rewards program was available worldwide. Or, you know, the Xbox app stopped sending me notifications about it when it's not available in my country.
PC Gamepass is a faaaaar cry from Xbox Gamepass though. All criticism is legitimate.
Don't strawman me away from the post I was criticizing either.
Don't strawman me away from the post I was criticizing either.
Thread title is about Gamepass Ultimate and its value. So essentially it encompasses PC, Console and mobile streaming.
I agree that the service is not and should not be above criticism.
Pc gamepass isnt as good but i find it offers some different variety than the console , thats why Ultimate is so good for me. So many different kind of games.
I am currently subbed, because of the 1€ deal, of course at that price value is insane, but at regular price, not so much. The service is good, but that's it. It is great for a portion of gamers, good for them, but as any other subscription service, this isn't for everyone. Game selection is better (despite being a subjective thing) than competition, but price is also higher. I'm using it as a way of trying a few games that i had some interest in. But be careful, not thinking that GP is the best thing in gaming is almost a sin. Even if the selection of games doesn't fit your tastes, you will be told that you are doing it wrong.
It is better if you own both XB and PC, that for sure, only PC is not great. I can't even play Minecraft which is first party.....
And i was banned for 'accusations of astroturfing' when i said a similar thing in a similar thread like this one , threads that yes, we get very often on top of the official one, and others about new games coming and other GP related topics.
It's pretty great, but do we need a new thread saying the same thing every other week?
Between my son and I, we put enough time into TABS, Slay the Spire, and Sea of Thieves to more than warrant the money paid for Gamepass Ultimate.
Between my son and I, we put enough time into TABS, Slay the Spire, and Sea of Thieves to more than warrant the money paid for Gamepass Ultimate.
Yes I am pc and series x this gen only so I am very happy with game pass ultimate. I bought a sub until the end of 2022 with the black friday deal.
My main issue would probably be how overwhelming it is.
last time I opened the library, found hundreds of games and scrolled around. Got a bit too daunting so I ended up playing the easiest stuff I could find. Tetris Effect and Streets of Rage 4.
I think someone else expressed something similar earlier in the thread.
last time I opened the library, found hundreds of games and scrolled around. Got a bit too daunting so I ended up playing the easiest stuff I could find. Tetris Effect and Streets of Rage 4.
I think someone else expressed something similar earlier in the thread.
Not probably, it is. Seems pretty hard to debate against it. I don't see anything rivaling it really ever. I don't think anybody aside from MS has the financial muscle to provide a value this good without getting hurt by it.
The only knock against it is if you really, really value actually owning things which I definitely understand.
The only knock against it is if you really, really value actually owning things which I definitely understand.
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Apologies if it was already asked, but any word on when we can expect the EA stuff on PC? Fallen Order is cheap enough right now on Epic Store, but if I can play it on GamePass in the near future...
And it's not really close. Gamepass is a fantastic service for sure.
On the flipside, it also made sure I will never buy a single game on Xbox because "it might get on gamepass"
I got 39 months of gamepass ultimate for ~120$ - I've never invested that little in a any ecosystem ever.
On the flipside, it also made sure I will never buy a single game on Xbox because "it might get on gamepass"
I got 39 months of gamepass ultimate for ~120$ - I've never invested that little in a any ecosystem ever.
Whenever I look into threads like these I'm always hoping to see some positivity but I know it'll just end in a shit show. It honestly feels like a lot of these threads are made because they want to fan the flames rather than discuss in good faith (not talking about you OP just in general). Like, I think most people on this forum knows what gamepass is. Do you really think the thread will convince the ones who are stubborn enough at this point? It's just to get people riled up now. And let's be real it's from both the Xbox and PS communities.