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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream hundreds of games directly to Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro headsets through the new Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) app. The feature launches today, letting players access titles like Starfield and Forza Horizon 5 on a virtual giant screen without a console or PC.
Xbox Game Pass has seen improved subscriber activity following a recent price reduction, according to Xbox leader Asha Sharma. The cut, which lowered Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from £23 to £17 monthly, has increased acquisitions and retention. Sharma cautions, however, that resolving the platform's challenges will take more than one move.
Sony has announced a price increase for PlayStation Plus Essential, its lowest subscription tier, citing "ongoing market conditions". The change, effective in select regions, raises monthly and three-month subscriptions to $10.99 and $27.99, respectively. Existing subscribers are unaffected unless their subscription lapses or changes.
Xbox has revealed a revamped boot up sequence featuring an animated logo and refreshed sound, launching next Wednesday via a firmware update. This change is part of a series of quickfire updates under new Xbox boss Asha Sharma. The community has warmly welcomed the discontinuation of Co-Pilot on Xbox software.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's $1 monthly trial could revive interest, offering access to 500+ games and enhancing subscription appeal.
Asha Sharma's leadership at Xbox begins with significant Game Pass price cuts, signaling potential changes to restore gamer trust and value.
Microsoft cuts Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price from $29.99 to $22.99, but removes day-one access to Call of Duty games, prompting mixed reactions.
Xbox Game Pass prices have dropped, but future Call of Duty games won't arrive until about a year after launch, changing the subscription landscape.
Microsoft has lowered prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, while changing the availability of Call of Duty games.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 censors a calling card due to perceived 9/11 imagery, sparking discussions among fans about its implications.
Microsoft Rewards is cutting the weekly console bonus points for Xbox users in the UK, reducing potential earnings from 275 to 150-175 points.
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