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VAMatt said:

This is going to be very interesting to watch over the next couple of years - big games coming to Gamepass day one drives subscriptions, probably a whole lot.  But, will those people continue to subscribe after they're finished with Gears, or will they lapse and re-up when Halo hits next year?  That's really the big question mark and challenge for all subscription services that offer short terms options.  

For my part, I took advangage of the $1 upgrade deal.  My XBL sub ran out in July.  So, I purchased 3 more years of XBL for about $160, then upgraded to Ultimate for $1.  So, I'm at about $4.50 per month for Gamepass for the next three years.  That made it a no-brainer.  I did this in anticipation of games like Halo and Forza Horizon that I'll want to play going forward.  The back catalog helps, of course.  But, really, that wasn't a big factor for me.  It was the future value proposition.  At $4.50 month, the math is clear.  At $10-$15, it would be a much harder call.  

Thats why games like Gears and Halo offer massive multiplayer options because multiplayer games tend to hang around alot longer and increases the games life spans.

So i wouldnt say Gears, Halo and lets add Forza in there as well as short term options. They have huge MP features where gamers will stick around for.

Its why i prefer games with these options because once i finish the campaigns i tend to try out MP modes with my friends.