How Xbox Game Pass Became the Subscription Service to Beat - IGN
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As Sony takes a bigger step into subscriptions with its “all-new PlayStation Plus,” we’re taking a look back at how Xbox Game Pass has evolved since its inception, from an unproven concept to the backbone of Microsoft’s gaming ambitions.
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