Xbox Game Pass Titles Can Face Huge Loss of Premium Sales
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Thu, Jan 9, 2025
Xbox Game Pass can be a good deal for gamers who want to try out a large variety of games for one flat monthly fee, but it could also result in a huge loss of premium sales for developers and publishers. That's according to information coming from a gaming business industry specialist, who seems to be of a mixed opinion regarding Xbox Game Pass and subscription services. Xbox has admitted that it's lost the console wars, with Xbox sales flagging behind PlayStation 5, its leading competitor. At the same time, Nintendo Switch units have flown off shelves, even surpassing the PS2 in overall US-based sales during its lifetime. Xbox hasn't been too worried about the diminished movement on its consoles, though, in part thanks to its Xbox Game Pass service. However, there are questions as to whether it's really a good deal for everyone involved.
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