Would you buy an Xbox Series X at launch if it came with a year of Game Pass Ultimate (Console, PC, Gold) for free?

Hippopuncher12 · Jan 27, 2020

Nope, I need to see how Microsoft handles console exclusives after this gen was complete shit in my opinion. So Series X is 100% not going to be a day 1 purchase no matter what they do at this point, 2 years down the line? Sure, again if the console exclusives look like things i want to play.

Lucentto · Jan 27, 2020

No, there aren't many interesting games only on Xbox plus I have a PC.

nib95 · Jan 27, 2020

I have almost 2 years of Game Pass Ultimate already, so it wouldn't really be a deciding factor, though it'd certainly be extra incentive.

Dog of Bork · Jan 27, 2020

I voted no because I have no interest in paying $500 for a console I'll never use and year of a service I already have/can get for $60 on PC.

Maple · Jan 27, 2020

Spending (likely) $500 for a $180 service value? No, I certainly would not. Especially since all Xbox games going forward will be available on my PC to begin with.

If Microsoft was committed to making exclusives for their console then I would certainly consider the offer - but the Series X won't be required to play any of their games.

Deleted member 12867 · Jan 27, 2020

I prefer PC and with no exclusives it seems like a waste to me.

Agamon · Jan 27, 2020

Out of context, (iow, if I had amnesia or lost everything I currently own) then for sure, that would be a great deal.

But I have GPU, and XB1, and a new PC, so, in that case, no.

Deleted member 12867 · Jan 27, 2020

Lol okay.

coldcrush · Jan 27, 2020

I voted no because I don't want to spend 300-500+ dollars on something that I may only enjoy 2-3 exclusives on irrespective of other free games, and be upset I didn't save my money and buy the other one. I don't have the budget for both. It would be better value paying 3-500 for something I plan on using more as personally I prefer Sony's exclusives. Free stuff is great and all but if its free stuff I don't want or wouldn't really use then it has no value

DigSCCP · Jan 27, 2020

Why it shouldn´t ?
I mean if your content preferences are in others platforms obviously the answer is no.
Also PC users that already have GP access without a Xbox.

RoadDogg · Jan 27, 2020

Only if expands the max subscription length to 4+ years. I am maxed out already and have enough pending codes to stay maxed out for at least another year.

But than again, I got in on GPU early because I think it will give me access to Xcloud on my S and allow me to play the next gen games anyway, so I wouldn't have to buy a new console...

Goldenroad · Jan 27, 2020

Yes, but I'll buy it anyway because I have my Game Pass paid up until the end of 2021.

TAYREL713 · Jan 27, 2020

I mean, i'm already buying it but that certainly would be a bonus.

jaymzi · Jan 27, 2020

I mean in the end, I have no control over what games are added to Game Pass. So it could be great value or barely any value.

Deleted member 32563 · Jan 27, 2020

Still have the spend the $500 est... amount up front. I don't play my PS nearly as much as I should. It's overall about being about to play one console to die time and commitments.

Now if the console is free or a gift whole other story.

Strakt · Jan 27, 2020

Nope my decision on buying it at launch would be what new games are coming out... could care less for old ones.

Seijuro · Jan 27, 2020

Quoting myself from almost the same thread that we had today:

Franco_Tech · Jan 27, 2020

Much people don't give a dam about subscription services, i'm one of them.

NoctisLC · Jan 27, 2020

No, not at all. Until xbox gets real exclusives not on PC there's 0 that would convince me to get one.

Fabs · Jan 27, 2020

The fact that this is a dead split is insane to me

Fabtacular · Jan 27, 2020

I mean, it's because this is a poorly-worded poll.

I'm going to get an XSX regardless. So how do I vote? Some people aren't going to buy any consoles. How should they vote? Some people are going to buy PS5 no matter what. How should they vote?

Like, it's hard for me to determine exactly what this poll is trying to get at.

SlickShoesRUCRazy · Jan 27, 2020

Already buying at launch because I have game pass ultimate until sometime in 2021 or 2022 lol.

Deleted member 10629 · Jan 27, 2020

I'm buying one regardless, so it would be a nice bonus

RadzPrower · Jan 27, 2020

If I wanted Game Pass, I'd just buy Game Pass and play on PC rather than buy a console.

Mobius 1 · Jan 27, 2020

If the library has content that compelling enough for me, sure. It will always be about that, regardless of delivery method.

Pancracio17 · Jan 27, 2020

Id buy anyway cause my gamepass is pretty stacked (and I share it with someone so its doubly cheap), but I hope they give a deal for trading in the OG Xbox One for this one, even if its a meh deal.

cakely · Jan 27, 2020

So, the poll should have just one option: "Yes"?

The actual question is: "Would you buy a new $500 console on day one if it came with about $180 worth of subscriptions". There are plenty of valid reasons to answer "no" to that.

TooLive · Jan 27, 2020

Some people loving paying full price for their games and do not want to have their gaming experience "cheapened" by services like gamepass (according to a infamous thread created here in the past).

We subscribers need to get it through our thick skulls, some people hate good deals.

RunJumpStomp · Jan 27, 2020

I can't believe how close this vote is. As I type it its 49.2 yes 50.8 no.

Atolm · Jan 27, 2020

No. I'm not interested in subscription services. They'll have to sell me the machine with games, not subscriptions. PS Plus was also amazing value before PS4's launch.

Puffy · Jan 27, 2020

I don't care about gamepass

upinsmoke · Jan 27, 2020

No because I'm buying PS5 at launch and they'll have better games which I cant play on xbox so it doesnt really matter. Also you need to factor in the cost of another console even if gamepass was given out for free.

tacocat · Jan 27, 2020

I have a very capable PC so it makes zero sense to buy and xbox anymore. Game pass won't change that, and most of the game you listed i'm not interested in.

Dr. Lucien Sanchez · Jan 27, 2020

Hahahah, so the only option is yes, I will purchase this consumer product primarily because I know nothing about it except for the fact that it comes bundled with a 12-month subscription?

LavaBadger · Jan 27, 2020

I don't know that this would be a selling point for me. It's obviously a good value add, but would it sell me the console?

If I was on a budget (And assuming the price of the console was still affordanle obviously), this could be a selling point. GP is a great deal. That said, you have to want to play the games they offer, and they don't offer all games.

If you're a person who really wants to play Sony exclusives (Because they are quite good), a deal like this isn't going to help you.

I'm still not sure where I'll fall.

Grouch Douglass · Jan 27, 2020

No I decided to change my mind and not get the next XBOX hardware after I saw the 50th marketing related Game Pass/Microsoft topic on my favorite game message board.

Issen · Jan 27, 2020

Game Pass (and the rest of the Xbox services and games) are great on PC and getting better every day. So nope, I'll stay on the platform I like best.

If I wasn't a PC gamer though, I probably would.

Camwi · Jan 27, 2020

I have no interest in Game Pass, so no.

Elephant · Jan 27, 2020

There's seemingly no reason for me to buy an Xbox as it stands, so no. With GamePass and Xcloud it seems there will be plenty of other, more cost effective, ways to play these games.

Expy · Jan 27, 2020

You can get GamePass on the cheap, why do you need the box? As long as you have a half-decent PC it will be fine, especially given Microsoft's stance on cross-generational games for the next 1-2 years.

404LinkNotFound · Jan 27, 2020

No cuz that still costs 500$ US which i absolutely wouldn't pay for(i dont even pay that much to buy a phone) . And i could get gamepass for PC instead

CliveLH · Jan 27, 2020

The end game for Microsoft is selling you a subscription not hardware, so they won't do that.

what they will, and are already doing, is subsidizing the hardware if you subscribe (Xbox All Access)

FerryF1 · Jan 27, 2020

No.
I have zero interest in Game Pass.
I don't like subscription services, because i don't like not actually owning games.
I also dont like digital games. I have a few digital ones here and there, but only because i didnt have much choice.

And i have no interest in a Xbox, because i'm on team Playstation since 1995 haha lol

But to be fair, for people that are interested, it could be one hell of a good deal

Governergrimm · Jan 27, 2020

There is a certain segment that were never going to buy an Xbox no matter what. That is exactly why they have gamepass PC.

I have GP already and have a hate/hate relationship with Steam so I will play on series X.

Nameless · Jan 27, 2020

Games are the deciding factor like always regardless.

If I didn't already find XSX's line-up more appealing, no way in hell am I opting for the interior/less interesting catalog just because there's a better short-term value proposition attached. That just seems silly and incredibly short-sighted.

squilliedee · Jan 27, 2020

Day 1 XB Series X regardless for me!!!

Arta · Jan 27, 2020

Buy an expensive console for shit 1st party shootbang micscreamer games and multiplatform? For what? To accomplish what?

xxracerxx · Jan 27, 2020

Then there should be no poll and no thread. Why is a yes vote more valid than a no vote in your situation?

Hitcher · Jan 27, 2020

Not really representative without a 3rd option of 'Will you be getting a Series X because you currently have Game Pass?'

Onebadlion · Jan 27, 2020

This guy...

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