Video Games Shopping: Choosing Between PlayStation and Xbox Services
Table of Contents
- PlayStation Services Compared
- Xbox Services Compared
- Nintendo Switch Services Compared
- Mobile Phone Subscriptions
- Game Streaming Services
- And the Rest
PlayStation Services Compared
Updated October 2024: We updated prices throughout, added mention of Xbox Game Pass for Console becoming Game Pass Standard, and updated details for several services. PlayStation Plus Essential offers online multiplayer for $10/month and two free games monthly; PlayStation Plus Extra enhances it with a catalog of 400 games for $15/month; while PlayStation Plus Premium at $18/month includes 340 additional classic and streaming games.
Xbox Services Compared
Game Pass Core includes online multiplayer for $10/month and 30 games; Game Pass Standard is $15/month for hundreds of downloadable games; Game Pass Ultimate gives everything at $20/month with additional services like Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Nintendo Switch Services Compared
The Nintendo Switch Online costs $4/month for online play and a library of classic games. The Expansion Pack enhances it with more titles for $50/year.
Mobile Phone Subscriptions
Consider Apple Arcade for $5/month with over 200 games exclusive to iOS. Google Play Pass offers nearly 1,000 games for Android users at the same price. Netflix Games provides access to variety as part of your Netflix subscription.
Game Streaming Services
Streaming services like Nvidia GeForce Now require strong internet for gaming on PC, while Amazon Luna offers segmented channels for diverse access.
And the Rest
Remember to research individual services to maximize deals and access on your platform of choice.
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