Microsoft Xbox Discussion Part II

[flyersnorth]

If I get a Series S and I get my brother one (who's in another country) then can we share a Gamepass Ultimate subscription and also, would we be able to play games with/against each other on that subscription or would we need different subscriptions?

Depends on where you are located. Colombia and Ireland have a Family & Friends version of Game Pass Ultimate, which is more expensive and allows you to do what you want with up to 5 people sharing one account.

Until it's available elsewhere, you would need two subscriptions because you are playing two instances of the game.

Xbox Game Pass Family Plan Pricing and More Explained

The highly successful Xbox Game Pass service recently announced its plans for a Friends and Family subscription, with a focus on value for money

gamerant.com

"While global pricings for the Friends and Family plan remain currently unknown, the service is being trialed in Ireland and Colombia, meaning that fans can get a rough idea of what kind of price point to expect. In Ireland, the trial plan currently costs €21.99 per month, and is currently 49,990 COP in Colombia. Going off these two comparative prices, it is safe to assume that the Friends and Family pass will cost around $20 per month in the United States."

 

[JimmyApples]

Depends on where you are located. Colombia and Ireland have a Family & Friends version of Game Pass Ultimate, which is more expensive and allows you to do what you want with up to 5 people sharing one account.

Until it's available elsewhere, you would need two subscriptions because you are playing two instances of the game.

Xbox Game Pass Family Plan Pricing and More Explained

The highly successful Xbox Game Pass service recently announced its plans for a Friends and Family subscription, with a focus on value for money

gamerant.com

"While global pricings for the Friends and Family plan remain currently unknown, the service is being trialed in Ireland and Colombia, meaning that fans can get a rough idea of what kind of price point to expect. In Ireland, the trial plan currently costs €21.99 per month, and is currently 49,990 COP in Colombia. Going off these two comparative prices, it is safe to assume that the Friends and Family pass will cost around $20 per month in the United States."

Could they not set each others Xbox’s as the home Xbox, and share Gamepass/games that way?

 

[aleshemsky83]

In case it wasn't clear, Starfield is confirmed to have it's own show in the works:

Xbox and Bethesda to Present Developer_Direct Livestream on January 25 - Xbox Wire

Xbox and Bethesda will present a Developer_Direct on Wednesday, January 25, providing fans with an inside look at some of the games coming to Xbox, PC and Game Pass over the next few months.

news.xbox.com

And its also getting delayed, lol.

 

[Dolemite]

And its also getting delayed, lol.

They’re not going to push it out the door before it’s ready like they did with Halo Infinite

 

[Jussi]

And its also getting delayed, lol.

Source?

 

[aleshemsky83]

Source?

It’s a rumour at the moment but they took down the release date on steam.

 

[Jussi]

It’s a rumour at the moment but they took down the release date on steam.

They've just this week been teasing about announcing the release date.

 

[aleshemsky83]

They've just this week been teasing about announcing the release date.

Thing is the release date was already announced

Starfield - STARFIELD COMING NOVEMBER 11, 2022 - Steam News

Announced at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, Starfield arrives exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2023. Play it day one with Xbox Game Pass. Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout...

store.steampowered.com

I guess its possible theyre moving it up rather than delaying it

edit: oh wait, this was the last delay, lol, let me go search reddit for where i saw that rumor.

edit2:

ah, this makes sense, baseless rumors based on a new steam policy

 

[flyersnorth]

Howard's constant spouting of "30fps is more than enough... don't need 60fps" is kind of a weird flex.

I think I've seen him mention something to that effect in about 4-5 different interviews.

 

[Mikeaveli]

Howard's constant spouting of "30fps is more than enough... don't need 60fps" is kind of a weird flex.

I think I've seen him mention something to that effect in about 4-5 different interviews.

Not really a surprise given BGS has never shipped a 60 FPS game on console even going back to Morrowind

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Developer Direct was cool. Forza looks like it got delayed a bit, but I’m now all in on Redfall after playing Deathloop. Hi-Fi Rush looks like a lot of fun.

 

[Jussi]

Developer Direct was cool. Forza looks like it got delayed a bit, but I’m now all in on Redfall after playing Deathloop. Hi-Fi Rush looks like a lot of fun.

Redfall release date May 2nd. Looks like they're not sure on the release date for Forza. IIRC, previous games have ben released within the August - November window. That might include Forza Horizon games too. So it might still get in that window. 4K 60 FPS with raytracing sounds good and I can imagine that will take time creating with over 500 cars.

 

[Jussi]

GoldenEye arrives on Game Pass on Friday.

 

[JimmyApples]

Developer Direct was cool. Forza looks like it got delayed a bit, but I’m now all in on Redfall after playing Deathloop. Hi-Fi Rush looks like a lot of fun.

Redfall is being slept on. Looks fun + Arkane doesn’t miss.

I’m a Horizon guy but will check out Motorsport for the technological showcase at the very least.

Thought the show was cool, got me more excited for everything they said they would show + some cool surprises with the new shadow drop + ESO free DLCs for a limited time.

Plus finally 007! Know they announced it earlier but still.

 

[93LEAFS]

Hi-Fi Rush looks interesting, I'll probably give it a run on gamepass. It's tone and style give me a bit of Sunset Overdrive vibes.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

People seem to really be enjoying HiFi Rush. Wonder if the shadow drop helped it avoid people being negative over small details from the trailer and debut. Shadow drops are an interesting tactic and Game Pass allows Microsoft to pull it off.

 

[aleshemsky83]

I dont see any way starfield isnt an all time great game, but it needs to be 60 fps.

 

[Jussi]

I dont see any way starfield isnt an all time great game, but it needs to be 60 fps.

It being set in space doesn't really require it. The movements are naturally slower due to lack of gravity.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

HiFi Rush is great. Also exposed how little rhythm I have.

 

[flyersnorth]

Really excited for Redfall - will definitely play co-op.

 

[Unholy Diver]

Hi-Fi Rush looks interesting, I'll probably give it a run on gamepass. It's tone and style give me a bit of Sunset Overdrive vibes.

I really liked Sunset Overdrive, not sure if Hi-Fi Rush is my cup of tea based on the trailer, but if it's on gamepass I'll give it a try most likely

I was a little surprised when it mentioned it was from the makers of The Evil Within and The Evil Within 2, I think if they would have asked what games do you think these guys made prior to this you might guess every single game ever made before getting to those two

 

[Jussi]

Forza Motorsport is also Series X I S only on consoles.

 

[Jussi]

Looks like Hi-Fi Rush is a hit among players: Game Pass shadow drop Hi-Fi Rush already a hit with players

 

[JimmyApples]

GoldenEye 007 is out

 

[Dolemite]

Forza Motorsport is also Series X I S only on consoles.

I just hope they fix the AI cheat bots that players have been complaining about.