

Although it is true that this has not been confirmed by any official source, it is a logical resolution if we take into account that we are talking of a beta. In the same way, we remind you that this is a beta, so we could find an error and/or titles incompatible with Steam Deck. In other words, we will have to install and start Steam Deck through the Microsoft browser if we want to enjoy the Xbox Game Pass catalog. In order to access the catalog of the Microsoft subscription service, you will have to access Xbox Cloud Gaming through the Microsoft Edge beta. PC games are always free to play online, and if you're gaming on console Game Pass includes Xbox live Gold for the duration of your subscription.However, the procedure is a bit unique. In terms of paying to play online - The short answer is 'You don't have to'. I might not own the games, but I doubt I'll want be replaying any of them anymore in 3 years time, so that one time subsription fee is worth it to me. Rather, I purchased 3 years of Xbox live gold and converted it to Game Pass Ultimate. So it's there where you need to decide if it's worth it.Īs a new subscriber myself I decided that the time I get to play and go back to games nowadays isn't worth the £60+ price tag per game anymore. You can play them only as long as you're a Game Pass subscriber. This has the added benefit of being able to play some exclusive console games on PC.Worth baring in mind that, as it's cloud based, it'll rely on your internet so it may not be the best/most stable experience.Īs said though, Game Pass itself isn't strictly a cloud based service so you still have the option to download games locally.Īny games you download aren't 'owned' hoewver. With ultimate, I get to access the massive Game Pass Library on my PC and Xbox, where you download your games to your storage drives (as you normally would with Steam).Ĭloud gaming is a new introduction I believe - an optional way to play games from the cloud so you don't need to download them. As a PC gamer, who casually plays xbox on the side, I would say Game Pass Ultimate is well worth it.
