GameSpot Article
New Xbox CEO Could Make Game Pass Less Expensive, Report Says
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-xbox-ceo-could-make-game-pass-less-expensive-report-says/1100-6538978/
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One of the key moves reportedly under consideration as Microsoft Gaming head Phil Spencer is replaced by new CEO Asha Sharma is a change that could make Xbox Game Pass less expensive.
'The Information' reports that one of Sharma's ideas is to "make products like next-gen consoles and Game Pass more appealing to a wider audience." The article suggests there's a possibility she will explore restructuring the Game Pass pricing model to offer tiers at lower price points. [ … excerpt …]
Interestingly, the same article notes that Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters said he and Sharma "kicked around ideas" about how Netflix and Xbox could collaborate on subscription service bundles. While nothing is confirmed, Peters added, "I wouldn't rule anything out."
Peters said, "It has to be done in a way that benefits consumers and helps both companies, and honestly, I think Microsoft is still figuring out how to make Game Pass bundles work in their favor." He continued, "But what I like about Asha's thinking is that everything is focused on 'how can we do more?' And just watching that process unfold is already exciting."
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