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Xbox boss Asha Sharma reportedly planning à la carte Game Pass model

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Fortune reports Microsoft is considering an à la carte Game Pass model, allowing users to choose specific services like console games and cloud gaming.

Xbox boss Asha Sharma reportedly planning à la carte Game Pass model
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It appears that Microsoft has a huge change in store for Xbox Game Pass. One that could allow you to pick and choose specific services, rather than a set bundle. This would allow players to have more control over their monthly spend, however, it does raise the question of whether splitting the service may mean a higher cost overall for those that use the service the most. This is geared towards those of you that subscribe to the full package and may be wondering if you can reduce spending by removing services that you don't use.

Report suggests modular subscription options for console, cloud, and multiplayer

Imagine an à la carte menu for Xbox Game Pass, allowing you to choose specific components like access to console games, cloud gaming, or multiplayer features. This is a huge structural change to the way Xbox Game Pass operates. The Xbox boss Asha Sharma is reportedly working on this new structure.

This would fundamentally change the way users subscribe to the platform. It would likely see a move away from the all-inclusive structure of today, towards something more modular.

Sources familiar with Microsoft's strategy have given Fortune the details of their thinking. As per the report, it sounds like these additions will be available to choose as separate add-ons for subscribers. The report notes that access to console games, cloud gaming, and multiplayer may be the building blocks of this service.

This chimes with previous reports from Windows Central back in April. Reports at that time suggested that Microsoft had a similar long-term plan for the service.

Microsoft hasn't actually confirmed the plans, and there has been no indication of the pricing or timeline for when the service may launch. It's all just a rumor right now. The company hasn't validated any of the reports from Fortune.

There has also been some backlash on Reddit with users worried the overall cost may be greater under this new structure. We've been keeping tabs on Xbox Game Pass for a while now, even the recent news of Microsoft's removal of 8 Xbox games. So we'll keep an eye out for any official word from Microsoft.

Source: NotebookCheck

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