Microsoft Asks Users About Cheaper Xbox Game Pass Subscription With Ads

Microsoft is currently surveying its user base about a potential new subscription tier for Xbox Game Pass. This cheaper tier could come with some limitations, such as integrated ads within the service or a delay in access to Day One titles. The survey is an attempt to determine how users would feel about such a subscription tier and whether it would be a popular option.

 The survey suggests that the cheaper Game Pass subscription tier could include integrated ads, though it doesn't provide any details on how these ads would be presented. It also mentions that first-party Xbox games could be delayed for up to 6 months before subscribers could access them. Such limitations could be seen as a compromise for a lower monthly fee, but it remains to be seen how users would react to them.

 The survey also asks users about their opinion on the potential benefits of the cheaper tier. These benefits could include access to a larger library of games or more frequent discounts on titles. It also asks users to provide their opinion on how the subscription tier could be improved.

 The survey is an attempt by Microsoft to gauge the reaction of its user base to the idea of a cheaper Xbox Game Pass subscription tier. It remains to be seen how users would respond to such a subscription tier and whether it would be a popular option. Microsoft will have to weigh the potential benefits of a cheaper tier against the potential drawbacks of integrated ads and delayed access to Day One titles.