Microsoft may launch a cheap version of XGP: with ads, no first-party games

According to news from IT House on December 19, according to a survey report that Microsoft recently distributed to players, Microsoft seems to be considering launching a cheaper, ad-supported version of its Xbox Game Pass.

Xbox Game Pass members get access to new games every month at no additional cost beyond the subscription fee. Microsoft offers a wide variety of titles, from triple-A blockbusters to indie titles, some of which are available on Xbox Game Pass on day one.

Currently, there are two versions of Xbox Game Pass, one is the standard version, $ 10 per month; the other is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, $ 15 per month, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold for online multiplayer games, Special benefits, and EA Play subscription.

Microsoft’s aforementioned survey invited users to express their opinions on the current Xbox Game Pass and asked if they would be willing to accept advertising if the subscription cost was lower.

An unsourced screenshot shows that the family version is 22 euros per month and the personal version is 3 euros per month. Although the cost is lower, first-party games will not be added at the beginning, and may be added after 6 months. There will also be some advertisements, which will appear before playing games in the XGP library.

IT Home has learned that recently, Microsoft has also applied for a personalized advertising patent, which allows in-game advertisements to be presented in front of players in a more “friendly” way. I don’t know if it is related to this.