twintail said:
Im not saying they can't, just that it isn't as simple as just putting gamepass on ps5. There are still a lot of logistics concerning development of games, willingness of publishers, among other factors. And would Sony be ok with these native ps5 games not being made available for purchase, considering that digital software is their primary source of income? |
Doesn't XB GP have F2P titles like Warzone and Fortnite available? No way SNY simply allows their console customers to dump their money into MTX on GP instead of into PS pockets.
If GP didn't change, then there would have to be a fee to access GP on PS5. In that case, SNY might as well have a new tier of Plus that grants monthly or yearly access to GP. I don't think MS would be pleased with yet another barrier to GP entry.
| BasilZero said: GamePass availability on Playstation Reality: Its just gonna be a cash exchange or similar to Minecraft. |
If SNY is thinking about doing something like GP, even if it's not exactly the same, then SNY no doubt is going to want access to most if not all of these recent and future third party title acquisitions from MS to be potentially available on PS Plus 'Platinum' or whatever. Like even if MS were to acquire TT, SNY will want that automatically coming to their GP like service if they make one.
That would likely be a no go for MS because it would be far too risky. SNY could make XB GP irrelevant other than for past/existing MS first party.
Imagine if PS Plus 'Platinum' were to show up and undercut XB GP, while also offering a slightly lesser service. Day 1 PS new IP, some existing PS games, some existing third party games, and all day 1 Zeni, Acti, Bliz, etc, games.
This would likely lead to nothing changing in terms of consumer mind share going forward. It actually could hurt XB even more.
You could buy a PS5 for it's first party titles and Plus 'Platinum' while also having access to past/existing MS first party titles day 1 through GP. Which just might be part of Plus 'Platinum' or an even higher tier anyway.
If MS told SNY they couldn't have Zeni, Acti, Bliz, etc, games on Plus 'Platinum', or only some select games, SNY likely isn't going to be ok with it.
The only other way I can think of evening things out would be to have PS 'Platinum' available on XB Series consoles and PC. Though MS has to pledge to keep making consoles, which they would also have to keep up certain hardware level standards, and then any extra (fee) roadblocks wouldn't be an issue on either brands console.
Last edited by EricHiggin - on 23 January 2022
