Back in February, Microsoft revealed a brand new subscription service called Xbox Game Pass, which will give players access to overt 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles for the price of $9.99 a month. Testing started soon after the service has been announced, and it seems like things have gone smoothly, with a full launch likely coming soon.
A message in the Xbox Insider app on Xbox One confirmed that the Xbox Game Pass alpha testing will end next week, on April 28th. Additionally, the message mentions how things are getting close to launch.
Thank you for participating in the Xbox Game Pass Alpha Preview. You feedback has been invaluable and will make the service better for all gamers...We're getting close to launch and Xbox Game Pass will be available for all gamers later this Spring.
Unlike the PlayStation Now service, the Xbox Game Pass will allow players to download games on their console, as well as enjoy a discount for all games in the catalog and related DLC.
One of the best things about Xbox Game Pass is that you can discover and download the full titles directly on your Xbox One. That means continuous, full-fidelity gameplay without having to worry about streaming, bandwidth or connectivity issues. In addition, all Xbox One games in the catalog – and related add-ons – will be available to purchase at an exclusive discount for Xbox Game Pass members, so you can make the games you love part of your permanent library to play whenever you want. Every month new games will cycle into the subscription with some cycling out, giving you a constantly-updating library of games. Xbox Game Pass is your ticket to endless play.
About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.
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