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Microsoft To Launch Its Netflix-Style Game Pass On June 1; Live Gold Subscribers Get Early Access (polygon.com)

Posted by msmash on from the netflix-style-gaming dept.

Microsoft announced today that Xbox Game Pass, a new subscription service that would allow Xbox One owners to download and play a selection of games for a flat monthly fee, will launch on June 1. From a report: Xbox Live Gold subscribers, however, can access the service starting today, May 24. Microsoft is offering a 14-day free trial of Xbox Game Pass, giving Gold subscribers a chance to preview the service at no cost prior to launch. Xbox Game Pass offers "unlimited access to over one hundred great Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles" for $9.99 per month.

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  1. Re:Netflix Style Game Pass? by Gilgaron · · Score: 2

    "All-you-can-eat electronic monthly subscription service" versus Gamefly which would be the Netflix (DVD service) of videogames.

  2. I'd love to get this for my kids... by Harold+Halloway · · Score: 4, Insightful

    ...but my monthly internet allowance is only 750GB.

    1. Re:I'd love to get this for my kids... by DontBeAMoran · · Score: 2

      "Only" 750GB... never come to Canada, buddy.

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  3. Re:Fuck watching jew movies by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Mr. Trump please put your phone down while we're in a meeting.

  4. Re:Exactly like Netflix by barc0001 · · Score: 2

    I guess that's why Netflix is failing and has no subscribers right?

  5. Re:Color me shocked! by DontBeAMoran · · Score: 4, Funny

    Since they started counting their games in binary.

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