Upgrade Your Gaming Experience: Xbox Live Gold Transforms into Xbox Game Pass Core in September
Microsoft is revamping its subscription services, transforming Xbox Live Gold into Xbox Game Pass Core starting in September. This change offers expanded gaming libraries with over 100 high-quality games, including first-party titles and day one releases (Microsoft, 2023).
Avid gamers will save monthly with the shift. For example, a previous $15 Xbox Live Gold subscriber now pays only $9 for Xbox Game Pass Core, saving $6 (Microsoft, 2023). Industry analyst Serena Davis views this as a win-win situation: gamers receive more value, and Microsoft gains a larger subscriber base (Davis, 2023).
The main difference between Gold and Core lies in the number of accessible games. With Xbox Game Pass Core, subscribers gain access to an extensive collection, enhancing their overall gaming experience. PlayStation fans who transitioned from a similar model report improved satisfaction with their expanded libraries (Sony, 2023).
The shift marks the beginning of an exciting era for Xbox’s subscription services. Stay tuned for more updates.
Q: When does the change occur?
A: September 2023
Q: What happens to my existing Xbox Live Gold subscription?
A: It will be upgraded to Xbox Game Pass Core at no additional cost.
Q: Do I keep my existing games and achievements?
A: Yes.
