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Garcia el Gringo

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Oct 25, 2017
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My point was simply that all DLC etc. should be free.
Don't know how that is controversial. Why shouldn't it be included in Gamepass. That's the whole point of Gamepass to me. If I have to buy DLC etc. for each title it gets expensive fast. Just my opinion though. If everyone is fine with this, then it's okay.
I think there's an argument to be made for non-cosmetic/booster MTX DLC in XGS titles on Game Pass - paid expansions and premium entitlements like early access here I feel fit Game Pass Ultimate. I can't imagine Microsoft working out third party additions to Game Pass with complete DLC all the time though (it's shocking when a Final Fantasy XV is added to Game Pass with paid expansions).

That said, yes, I want everything included in Game Pass too.
 

jorgejjvr

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Oct 31, 2017
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I just noticed this might come with dlc, what type of dlc? For sp or MP?

If they throw in a battle pass as well, this might actually be worth it
 

Gowans

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Oct 27, 2017
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North East, UK
Amazing. Presumably like the FH5 one where you can upgrade your Game Pass/standard version to some kind of Digital Deluxe version that includes early access.

Gimme.
Most anticipated game for this year, would be all over that.

Did it with Horizon but that had a huge amount of trust following their last several dlc releases.

I'd defo spring for the first halo season pass but wonder what else would be in the add on.
 
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Not sure if I'd do this for Halo, FH5 was a no-brainer but I'm still not convinced Infinite will be any better than Halo 5
 

Zebesian-X

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Dec 3, 2018
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I think I'd only go for it if it had the campaignā€¦ good or bad, I just wanna sink my teeth into that ASAP. MP is a known quantity at this point, not many burning questions left that would be answered by diving in early
 

jon bones

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Oct 25, 2017
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damn i'll be in vegas that friday & saturday for reinvent

i wonder if the cloud version will unlock early...
 

thankyoumerzbow

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Dec 8, 2020
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couldnt this just be the press code? its a little late to star selling this sort of stuff with halo considering preorders went up a long while ago
 

Deleted member 68874

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How much does that edition cost and what extra goodies does it bring besides 4 days early?
Its $100.
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As a Game Pass subscriber you also get 10% off on the premium add ons bundle which is regularly $50.
 

Ont

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Oct 29, 2017
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I have pre-ordered Halo Infinite on Xbox store, I wonder if it is part of that?
 

pikachief

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Oct 25, 2017
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Im guessing the version that comes with my halo series x isnt this version :(
 

m4st4

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Oct 28, 2017
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What do I need to buy to upgrade my standard digital purchase of Forza 5 on Series S? Need that early access.
 

iFirez

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Oct 25, 2017
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Forza Horizon 5 has an early access option included in the Premium version of the game, you can also purchase the Premium add-on bundle (doesn't include the game) so that Game Pass users can still take advantage of the early access date too. This means you can play the game on Friday 5th November ahead of its Tuesday 9th November release date. That's a 4 day early access period.

My guess would be if they do implement Early Access for Halo Infinite that it would either be a 2 day early access period or a 5 day early access period; either on December 6th or 4th. Halo Infinite launching on a Wednesday is a weird one so.

Meh $100 is too much, not a impulse buy number
If you are a gamepass member you can buy just the premium additional features (including early access) for less than half that price as a bundle: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/forza-horizon-5-premium-add-ons-bundle/9mz0sr207mg8
 

jorgejjvr

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Oct 31, 2017
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Forza Horizon 5 has an early access option included in the Premium version of the game, you can also purchase the Premium add-on bundle (doesn't include the game) so that Game Pass users can still take advantage of the early access date too. This means you can play the game on Friday 5th November ahead of its Tuesday 9th November release date. That's a 4 day early access period.

My guess would be if they do implement Early Access for Halo Infinite that it would either be a 2 day early access period or a 5 day early access period; either on December 6th or 4th. Halo Infinite launching on a Wednesday is a weird one so.


If you are a gamepass member you can buy just the premium additional features (including early access) for less than half that price as a bundle: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/forza-horizon-5-premium-add-ons-bundle/9mz0sr207mg8
Okay, that's a good deal then, got it. Hmmm
 

Theorry

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Oct 27, 2017
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Premium add on bundle is mostly for gamepass members. Reason its not on the Steam version for example.
So that gamepass members can have Premium perks without being forced to still buy the premium version
 

Trup1aya

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Oct 25, 2017
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Don't know what to think here.
Isn't the point of Gamepass getting all the games for "free"?
MS seems pretty determind to get their subscribers to pay a lot of money for each of their titles. (DLC, early access, Premium packs)What's the point of Gamepass then? Might as well buy the game, to be honest.

this is a wild post. Completely wild.

the point of gamepass is to make money for MS. The main proposition for gamers is that they can get access to a lot of games for a low upfront cost. But there's always been DLC to buy, and perks for GP subscribers who also spend a little extra.

typically, buying the game outright is still going to be more expensive than playing via Gamepass- especially if you're also interested in the countless other games in the service.


My point was simply that all DLC etc. should be free.
Don't know how that is controversial. Why shouldn't it be included in Gamepass. That's the whole point of Gamepass to me. If I have to buy DLC etc. for each title it gets expensive fast. Just my opinion though. If everyone is fine with this, then it's okay.

your opinion literally makes no sense.

it's much more expensive to buy every game outright and buy all the dlc than it is to just buy dlc as you see fit.

how'd you gather that the whole point of Gamepass is all DLC is free when that's never been the case?
 
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GasProblem

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Nov 18, 2017
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I'll update my Gamepass version day 1, give me some DLC bundle with the battlepass and early acces
 

Mdot

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Oct 25, 2017
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I was assuming this was just for press hands-on previews. Not a huge window to do an early access with Forza right before. Maybe just a few days if this is legit retail early access?
 

m23

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Oct 25, 2017
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I was assuming this was just for press hands-on previews. Not a huge window to do an early access with Forza right before. Maybe just a few days if this is legit retail early access?

If there is early access for the public, it will be a few days before retail release.
 

meenseen84

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Feb 15, 2018
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Weren't Game Pass Ultimate members able to play Gears 5 five days early just like the owners of the "Ultimate Edition" of the title?

That was the case with Gears. I believe that is the only example of a first party game doing that. It would make sense if they always followed the same model so there's no confusion. Maybe they will now that they allow Game Pass members to pay the difference.
 

Kill3r7

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Oct 25, 2017
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I am in. An entire weekend with Halo Infinite MP is worth the price of admission for me.
 

Rodelero

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Oct 27, 2017
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I don't really like this practice much. It's clearly aiming to tap into people's FOMO to generate some easy profits. I think the setup with FH5 is okay, as the two expansions are going to be good value for anyone really into the game. In other cases like FIFA where the main content of the deluxe edition Ultimate Team packs it does very much feel like "pay us an extra Ā£30 to not miss out". A shame that they're not going forward with the Game Pass Ultimate Gears 5 style scheme, but I guess they see it as leaving money on the table.