Sharing service subscriptions with friends or family has become commonplace. Netflix tries in some way to limit the sharing of identifiers to encourage users to subscribe directly on its behalf. Others like Disney + or Amazon allow several profiles with more access to the service simultaneously.
Microsoft has long been on the side of playing the family card with its Office suite and its Microsoft 365 offer that can be shared among several members (up to 6), taking advantage of all the advantages (access to services, online storage, child account settings… , etc.). Its video game offer, the Xbox Game Pass, still escaped sharing, although it was linked to a Microsoft account to take advantage of it.
Up to five people on one account
It will soon be a thing of the past. The TI group is currently testing in Colombia and Ireland a formula that allows you to share your subscription among several people attached to the main account. This has been confirmed by Microsoft, indicating a first price of 21.99 euros per month (the service starts at 9.99 euros per month for one person) and the possibility of sharing a subscription with up to five people. Everyone needs to have their own Microsoft account and create an Xbox profile to play, whether they live under the same roof or not. Only condition: all be residents of the same country.
Each user will thus be able to enjoy the same advantages (catalogue, discounts on the purchase of other games, individual or multiplayer online games, games on smartphones and tablets in cloud gaming, etc.). This is equivalent to one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription for each member.
Consulted on the subject, Xbox did not indicate a date of arrival in France. But we do know that the US giant’s gaming arm has a habit of testing a new feature locally before possibly rolling it out to the rest of the world thereafter. This time there is already an advertised price.
What is Xbox Game Pass?
Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service that provides unlimited access to a catalog of games, both on console (Xbox One or Xbox Series) and on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. Launched in early 2017, it has more than 300 games available . the latest news from the house (Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, Gears of War…), but also those of giants in the sector such as Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Activision, Bethesda and many others. Older games (Xbox 360, Xbox One) are also available.
The strong point of the service is also offering hundreds of indie games which therefore provide an invaluable showcase. Every month new games are added to the offer.
The games can be downloaded on consoles or PC, but can also be played via streaming, without downloading. Just launch them and boot right away, whether you have a newer or older console, low-power or newer PC.
Play cloud games everywhere
Thanks to the power of Microsoft servers, Xbox Game Pass also allows you to play games on your smartphone or tablet in the cloud, via Wifi or a 4G/5G connection (be careful with data consumption!) and possibly with the help of a controller connected via Bluetooth. or touch the controls on the screen.
A part of Fortnite (available for free) started on Xbox Series X you can continue on the subway on your smartphone and even resume later on a compatible Samsung Connected TV (2020-2022 release). The two companies have partnered to integrate the Xbox Game Pass app directly into the device’s menu. Simply sign up for a subscription (or play the free games offered as Fortnite) and connect a controller or keyboard and mouse to start playing.
How much does Xbox Game Pass cost?
The Xbox Game Pass starts at 9.99 euros per month to access the entire catalog on consoles or PC (a selection of specific games from the catalog + EA Play games is offered).
Microsoft also offers the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate package at 12.99 euros per month (first month at 1 euro). It allows you to play on consoles and PCs, but also in the cloud on compatible smartphones, tablets or televisions. Includes access to EA Play (libraries of the publisher’s best titles, including some recent games), the ability to play multiplayer on consoles, and Gold games offered each month.
Source: BFM TV
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