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GeForce Now vs Xbox Game Pass
GeForce Now
5 positive (63%) · 2 mixed (25%) · 1 negative (13%)
Trust + time weighted: +53%
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I played on GeForce now for a while and it was amazing playing cyberpunk maxed out, but screw Nvidia and their business practices.
I agree how the current market is forcing someone like me to even consider this. I absolutely used to and still hate subscription-based services like this, but unfortunately with the current prices this actually seems more cost effective.
GFN is honestly a decent service, but it’s not perfect and it’s unfortunate the market is forcing people to consider it. Having your own PC has countless benefits but if you really can’t swing it right now it’s a viable option.
I have a friend that plays 95 percent of his games on geforce now if u have decent enough internet then its not tht big of an issue there will be some latency but its not as bad as it used to be
My prediction? The ShieldTV will live-or-die based on the success of GeForce Now. They killed Gamestream a while ago (Sunshine/Moonlight is actually based on that tech), because GeForce Now started up, and Gamestream had to die because it's largely the same thing, but it's something you don't have to pay for.
Xbox Game Pass
8 positive (30%) · 9 mixed (33%) · 10 negative (37%)
Trust + time weighted: -9%
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Xbox Game Pass receives mixed reviews from users who are increasingly torn between its high-value library and rising subscription costs. While it remains a popular way to sample expensive titles at a low entry price, many users express concern that the service makes games feel 'disposable' and discourages long-term investment in individual titles. There is also significant discussion regarding the service's impact on the broader gaming industry, with some viewing it as a 'financial black hole' for developers despite its convenience for players.
Pros
- Low-risk way to try $70 titles without a full purchase
- Frequent addition of high-quality and day-one releases
- Often bundled as a free trial with new hardware purchases
- Excellent for sampling games to decide on a future purchase
Cons
- Recent and significant price increases have soured sentiment
- Lack of native support for Steam Deck (requires workarounds)
- Subscription model can make games feel 'disposable,' leading to lower completion rates
- Users do not build a permanent library or 'invested' collection
Top excerpts
If GamePass was reworked to work natively on SteamDeck, I would subscribe to it immediately.
I have Game Pass and I didn't even try it lol.
I actually have game pass. Free with my legion go I bought.
Between game pass price increases and console increases.
It’s a perfect example of how GamePass is a financial black hole.