Clearly the millions that already have it/plan to get it disagree.

So just like PS Plus then?

With all the money I saved thanks to Game Pass I can easily buy a Series X.

Microsoft has 23 first party developers. That's a bold assertion.

And as Gamepass continues to grow... Then the larger the "Netflix effect" becomes where studios/publishers will possibly do exclusive gamepass-only releases.

Gamepass is fantastic value regardless if you are a new or old gamer... I personally don't subscribe to it as I have a giant physical game library.

MS gave me 3 months + 1 months extra free Gamepass, I've been SCAMMED.

For the average gamer who plays a lot of games, its great value. For the more savvy of gamers who go for deals and buys or plays select games a year its okay.

I already have a tonne of games to play still so I have no need for it. And the games I want to play out of the gate, I buy. People do get overboard sometimes about it though as its more of a rental/subscription service and different than buying and owning games, still can't argue its value for its sheer quantity of titles available to play.

I have played far more $ worth of games on GamePass than I've spent on monthly subscription. Far, far more lol. GamePass is the best thing to ever happen for my wallet in gaming.

Edit: Did we all just fall for a massive troll thread?

I'm all for a controversial take, as long as it's well-reasoned. This just sounds like fantasy.

First of all, a digital purchase for a "AAA" game should only cost $40? That's just not reality. Take a look at the PS Store and eShop.

Second of all, no, there are plenty of games that launch on GamePass, not just titles that appear 6 to 12 months after launch. In 2020, I can think of three of the best indie games of the year: CrossCode, Streets of Rage 4, and Spiritfarer. Plus first-party games like Ori and the Will of the Wisps (my personal pick for GOTY), Minecraft Dungeons, Battletoads, etc.

Third, why would you expect to get only two "AAA" games per year? Xbox now has 20+ studios. Among 343, Obsidian, Playground, Rare, Turn 10, Ninja Theory, The Coalition, Bethesda, id, and The Initiative, you don't think they cobble together three big-budget games in a calendar year? Not that it matters to me -- I'd rather MS invest more in "AA" experiences -- but what would make you expect such low "AAA" output?

If you want to say you just prefer PS games and don't care for Xbox software/indies, or you'd rather own physical media versus renting digital media, I'd understand. But your points right now are not justified.

After you factor in xbl, it's $120. However we are talking digital purchases. They shouldn't be charging more than $40 for a online title, considering the physical copy goes for $60, and that factors in around $15, to $20 for retailers and distribution costs. So that's roughly 3  AAA new release games there, however as of now, I have not seen 3 AAA type exclusives day one on game pass since it launched in 2017. Going forward I don't see more than 2 a year. Well 3 games that would atleast be appealing to most people, well recieved big budget exclusives, not indie or small budget AA games.  Sure it's value for new gamers who haven't caught up with games of the past, but I can't see it being for everyone or seasoned gamers, yet.