![]() ![]() Microsoft isn't strictly mimicking Sony's strategy (it's mainly a bid to showcase first-party releases), but this is a rough equivalent if you're just looking for an instant library. It lets you play games on your Xbox console, PC, or even phone and tablet directly through the cloud, no download required. Unless you got the selections through other promos, you'll have to pay to revisit some of the PS4 era's best games. With that said, Sony pulled the PlayStation Plus Collection this spring. In that sense, PlayStation Plus Essential (which still offers bonus games every month) may be more appealing if you're open to Sony hardware. While you do get some hits, it's a not-so-subtle way to steer you toward an Ultimate subscription with a much larger selection (including some day-one titles), cloud gaming and an EA Play membership. ![]() The change might be disappointing if you liked Games with Gold's more frequent catalog expansions. The company planned to raise Gold prices in 2021 before quickly reversing the decision. It stopped offering year-long subscriptions in 2020, and ditched Xbox 360 games in 2022. Microsoft has signalled its intent to change Live Gold for a while. Redeemed Xbox 360 games are yours to keep even if your subscription lapses. However, you'll still have access to any Xbox One games you claimed if you're either a Core or Ultimate member. ![]() (Free-to-play games include online multiplayer without an Xbox Live Gold subscription.) Windows games in the catalog don’t require a separate subscription for online multiplayer gaming. If you're already an Xbox Live Gold member, you'll automatically switch to Game Pass Core when it's available. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all benefits of Xbox Live Gold, which gives you access to multiplayer games on your console. ![]()
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