Xbox Game Pass: The Price Rise, the Reversal and the Metered Cloud
Microsoft launched Xbox Game Pass in 2017 as a $9.99-a-month catalogue subscription, then made new Microsoft Studios games available on release day in 2018 and built the broader Ultimate tier around console, PC and other benefits. Microsoft reported more than 25 million members in January 2022 and 34 million in February 2024, although the latter figure included Game Pass Core subscribers and is not directly comparable with earlier disclosures.
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