Choosing between gaming subscriptions depends on what users like to play and what’s important to them. There’s a lot that goes into these subscriptions because companies want a bigger user base. Sony and Microsoft have differing strategies when it comes to what they offer. However, they can’t offer so much that they lose money, so each service tries to offer what they can without giving away games that are too good.

Game Libraries & Variety

How The Games On PlayStation Plus & Xbox Game Pass Stack Up

The main difference between PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass is how they offer games. PlayStation Plus, especially in its Extra and Premium tiers, has a good selection of PlayStation 4 and 5 games, including popular exclusives likeGod of War Ragnarok,Marvel’sSpider-Man: Miles Morales, andHorizon Forbidden West. However,its game library isn’t as big as that of Game Pass. A good quality of the Premium tier is that some older PlayStation games can be streamed. Still, the quality and availability of this feature can be inconsistent depending on where a user lives and the reliability of their internet connection.

Xbox Game Pass Without Consoles Would Be A Win For Everyone

Xbox Game Pass without consoles would give everyone a way to play games from Microsoft and others without spending a lot of money on a console.

Xbox Game Pass focuses on having many games. It offers hundreds of titles across different membership levels, covering many genres. One of its main advantages is it features new releases from Xbox Game Studios, likeStarfieldand the upcomingAvowedandIndia Jones and The Great Circle. These are offered as soon as they come out, giving it an edge over PlayStation Plus, andthe quality of game streaming is great, too.

The Xbox Game Pass logo with a controller.

PlayStation Plus offersnew games every month, and Xbox Game Pass alsoadds to its library monthly.

Value for Money & Pricing Tiers

Xbox Game Pass & PlayStation Plus Tiers Compared

$9.99

$59.99

An astronaut approaching a glowing light in Starfield.

$14.99

$179.88

Kratos in God of War III and in God of War Ragnarok

$11.99

$143.88

Spyro running during a desert level in the Reignited Trilogy, while the Xbox logo appears in white next to him.

$19.99

$239.88

PS Plus Logo with sky background.

$80.00

$134.99

PlayStation Plus Game Poster

$17.99

$159.99

Xbox Game Pass has four plans: Core, Standard, PC Game Pass, and Ultimate. The Core plan includes online multiplayer and a smaller selection of games, similar to PlayStation Plus Essential. Standard is for Xbox console users and gives access to a large library of games. The PC Game Pass offers the same type of access but for PC users. Ultimate combines both console and PC access, includes online multiplayer, letting players get to new games on the day they are released, and comes with EA Play.

Features Beyond Games

What Comes With Xbox Game Pass Or PlayStation Plus?

One Of The Most Nostalgic Franchises Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass As Microsoft Teases A Spyro Title

A cryptic social media post hints at Spyro’s debut on Xbox Game Pass later this month, continuing a trend of big wins for Microsoft’s service.

The Verdict: Which Service Is Better

Should You Pick PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass?

Cult Classic Final Fantasy Remake Is Coming To PlayStation Plus In July

PlayStation Plus users are in for a treat as one of the most underrated Final Fantasy games joins the service in July with some other great games.

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