Xbox Games Showcase Proved One Thing – Game Pass is the Best Value in Gaming

Despite what haters might say, Microsoft delivered a robust and game heavy showcase last week that generally left gamers with an excitement for next generation in their mouths. Games, so many games, all coming to the Xbox Series X, some coming to Xbox One, and…wait…all going to be available on Game Pass on day one?!

I sent out a tweet last last week regarding the stupidity of console wars, and how each of the big three companies – Nintendo, Sony, and MIcrosoft – are hitting different chimes with their foray into new consoles and experiences. I’ve copied that tweet below:

It’s not console war crap, it is just really the truth:

1. Switch is most accessible and family friendly.
2. Xbox has good games, and is the most consumer friendly.
3. Sony arguably has the best exclusives.

All are great. All bring something different. RT if you agree!

— Adam Roffel (@AdamRoffel) July 24, 2020

Nintendo is the most family friendly – it is hard not to be with mega hits like Mario and Yoshi backing your system up, let alone the fantastic party games they release. Sony, overall, is hitting fans with some of the best single player experiences, although they are a bit light on exclusive shooters. What about Microsoft? Well Microsoft has what might be the best cards to hold during a global pandemic, when unemployment is at an all time high – they have the best value-for-dollar service in gaming.

If the plan is to fork over large sums of money for the next generation of hardware – whether because money was saved for this nice treat, or it is a gift from someone – those working with limited income (which is climbing daily) will be looking for the biggest bang for their buck. Once you’ve spent $500.00 (assumption) on that Xbox Series X, it can be a bit much to plop another $59.99 on a new title, or even a few new titles that will add up quickly. Why not drop $9.99?

For that low price, a multitude of games from different genres and different publishers will be instantly available, and while they won’t have the satisfaction of owning those titles when the perhaps opt to not have Game Pass anymore, they can rest easy knowing they got the best deal in gaming.

Say what you want about the Xbox Games Showcase. While the games did wow me – when is Fable coming? – the real selling feature for me when the one hour who closed was this – Xbox Game Pass is the best service in video games today. Xbox Series X will be the go-to system to own for those on fixed incomes. Mark my words.