Salty PS5 Fans Call Game Pass a ‘Welfare Pass’ after Xbox Showcase Decimated State of Play

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Salty PS5 Fans Call Game Pass a ‘******** Pass’ after Xbox Showcase Decimated State of Play

The console war between Xbox and PlayStation has been raging on for years, but after yesterday’s Xbox Games Showcase, it’s clear that Xbox has emerged victorious in 2024. Despite the “valiant efforts” of PS5 enthusiasts to defend their beloved console, the sheer number of incredible titles announced for Xbox Game Pass in the latest Showcase has left them scrambling for arguments.

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Phil Spencer presenting Xbox Game Showcase 2024. | Image via Xbox

In the wake of the Xbox Games Showcase, some PS5 fans have resorted to calling Game Pass a ‘******** pass,’ implying that it’s a handout for those who can’t afford to buy games.

Some, like X (formerly

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) user @SKTheKingYT, are still living in denial, proudly proclaiming their preference for buying games outright:

I don’t need it , I buy my games

— Shawn K The King  (@SKTheKingYT)

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Yep it’s called ownership , something you will never know about

— Shawn K The King  (@SKTheKingYT)

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Others, like @chriscznn, are grasping at straws, pointing out that some of the games shown will also come to PS5… but for $70?

12 of those games coming to ps5, Sony event were games mainly for the rest of the year not ones in 4

— chris (@chriscznn)

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@CharioBro echoes a similar sentiment:

These fans argue that they prefer to own their games outright rather than relying on a subscription service. However, these arguments fail to address the sheer value and convenience that Xbox Game Pass offers.

With a single monthly subscription, players can access a vast library of games, including day-one releases from Xbox’s first-party studios and recent acquisitions like Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, and more!

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An epic Pacific Rim-esque scene from the *****: The Dark Ages trailer. | Image via Xbox

On the other side of the fence, Xbox fans are reveling in what they see as a decisive victory.

Some, like @OMSofficial23, mock stubborn PS5 fans who still can’t come to terms with the fact that the idea of “game ownership” is a thing of the past:

Pay 70$ for each game instead of $15 on gamepass.

— OneManSAVAGE

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ARE OPEN) (@OMSofficial23)

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Others, like @LonerSkii, are already looking forward to the next big COD title, ****** Ops 6:

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Some Xbox fans even twist the ******, giving PlayStation fans a gentle reminder:

And you forgot you guys don’t get the best games the ones without the ps sign

— Jeremy dude skates (@jeremybrunner69)

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And when a PS5 fan tries to downplay the significance of the Xbox Games Showcase, @TommySalamey is quick to set them straight:

As if that hurts Xbox?

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owns most of the studios in the reveal so it’s just more money for them. Also game pass on day 1 for all of them

— Tommy Salami (@TommySalamey)

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The latest showcase has, no doubt, left many Xbox fans feeling confident about the future of their platform!

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Every game announced in the Xbox Showcase. | Image via Xbox

At the end of the day, the arguments put forth by PS5 fans simply cannot compete with the incredible value proposition of Xbox Game Pass. For just $16.99 per month, subscribers can access hundreds of games, including day-one releases, on both Xbox and PC. The $9.99 per month option for console or PC only offers an even more affordable entry point.

With highly-anticipated heavy hitters like Gears of War: E-Day, State of Decay 3, Avowed, Fable, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and, of course, Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 (to name a few) all joining Game Pass’s extensive lineup on day one, denying the service’s appeal would be completely impractical.

Add in the fact that

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now owns a sizable portion of the gaming industry thanks to major acquisitions like Bethesda and the more recent Activision Blizzard, and it’s clear that Xbox is in a dominant position!

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continued to rub salt into Sony’s wounds with each trailer. | Image via Xbox

As much as some PS5 fans may cling to the idea of game ownership, the writing is on the wall. The future of gaming is subscription-based, and Xbox Game Pass is leading the charge. With its unbeatable value, constantly expanding library, and day-one releases, it’s the service to beat.

While PlayStation fans may not like to admit it, Xbox has won the 2024 console battle. The combination of Game Pass, a strong lineup of exclusive titles, and a growing roster of first-party studios has left PlayStation in the dust.

No matter how salty PS5 fans get, it’s hard to deny the facts: Xbox is now the king of the console war, and Game Pass is its crown jewel!