PS5 and Switch wont get Xbox Game Pass because those platforms dont want it

Date:
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:05:41 +0000

Description:
It seems like Xbox Game Pass on PS5 and Nintendo Switch might not happen
after all.

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Xbox Game Pass , Microsofts popular monthly subscription service that lets you download and play hundreds of games, wont be coming to PS5 or Nintendo Switch anytime soon, according to head of Xbox Phil Spencer.

In an interview with GamesRadar , Spencer explained why we wont see Xbox Game Pass on Sony or Nintendos platform in the near future, which may be disappointing for some.

We have no plans to bring it [Xbox Game Pass] to any other kind of closed platforms right now, mainly because those closed platforms dont want
something like Game Pass, Spencer said. There's a ton of open platforms out there for us to grow in: the web, PC, and mobile. So all of our focus, frankly, is on those platforms. PS5 vs Xbox Series X : the two consoles compared Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S : what's the difference? Nintendo Switch OLED vs Nintendo Switch : is it worth the upgrade?

Judging by Spencers comments, it seems like a discussion did take place about putting Xbox Game Pass on Switch or PS5, but it seems neither Sony or
Nintendo were receptive to the idea.

Spencer did go on to say that he understands why Xboxs rivals may be
reluctant to put Microsofts service on its platforms, and believes it could
be because it disrupts what both Sony and Nintendo are offering.

I can see why the disruption of Game Pass is not something that they want right now, said Spencer. In the end, when we say we want everybody to be able to play on Xbox, we really mean if we can bring that full experience to a device that players want, we are totally open to those discussions. Analysis: it's clear why Sony and Nintendo don't want Xbox Game Pass (Image credit: Nintendo)

It isnt a shock that neither Sony or Nintendo want Xbox Game Pass on its respective platforms, despite the value the service provides to consumers. Unlike Microsoft, whose first-party games are included on Game Pass on day one, both Sony and Nintendo sell its exclusives for full price, with Sony charging $70 / 70 for its PS5 exclusives.

Sony also has PS Now to consider, which could be cannibalized by Game Pass if it was on PS5. PS Now lets users download and play PS4 and PS2 games , and
you can stream PS3 titles should you have decent internet speeds. However,
its library is made up of older titles and PS Now doesnt get day one releases like Xbox Game Pass. Theres also no PS5 games available on the service currently.

The closest thing Nintendo has to Xbox Game Pass is its Nintendo Switch
Online membership , which lets you play a library of NES and SNES games. Its easily the weakest offering when compared to Xbox Game Pass and PS Now, but
it is significantly cheaper and included more as a perk for those who wish to play Switch games online.

Its unlikely, then, that Nintendo or Sony will change its stance when it
comes to allowing Xbox Game Pass on Switch or PS5 in the future due to how it would impact the companies current sales model, but Spencer, at least,
remains open to the idea. Best Switch games : don't miss these



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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/ps5-and-nintendo-switch-wont-get-xbox-game-pass -because-those-platforms-dont-want-it/


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