As a PC player, I never grasp why console players are willing to pay a ransom to access a product and service they already paid for.

And worst, this video shows M$ double dip dev by taking a 30% cut plus the cost of game service (like logins, verification, lobby, etc) unlike Steam that already have it covered in that cut, and triple dip by asking player to pay more.

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    3 months ago

    the problem with this argument is gamepass isn’t a console exclusive feature.

    you just willingly chose to not use gamepass while on PC

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      3 months ago

      That’s why I mentioned those other console exclusive features. Anyway the original point was about cost and I think the Series X was the best value for money at launch this gen…

      • Half the price of building a similar PC at launch.

      • Rewards are higher on console so recoup the cost more than PC.

      • I use Game Pass on both PC and Xbox with a single account to play multiplayer so cheaper on that front.

      We’re half way through the generation now though. PC parts have got cheaper, Game Pass Ultimate conversion ratio has dropped and rewards are drying up so probably wouldn’t advocate it anymore. PC likely to be better value next gen.