'I know there are a lot of people that like to write, 'We're burning cash right now for some future pot of gold at the end.' No. In his vague statement, Spencer didn't say how the service is sustainable, or for whom it is sustainable, but he wants to dispel the narrative that Game Pass is a cash pit right now. Spencer recently said Game Pass is 'very sustainable' already. Still, it's nebulous, and it doesn't answer the question of whether or not Game Pass is turning a profit. Microsoft has historically shied away from sharing any specific data about the economics of Xbox Game Pass, so the disclosure of 'hundreds of millions of dollars' being paid out in license fees is notable. They can all co-exist, Spencer said, though how this all shakes out in the end remains to be seen. For its part, Xbox boss Phil Spencer recently spoke about how Game Pass is not trying to squeeze out other release models, like the traditional retail model, or free-to-play games, among other categories. Some have questioned whether or not the subscription-based model is actually good for gaming overall. With 25 million subscribers, Game Pass is no doubt generating a lot of money for Microsoft, but the service has not been without its detractors as well.

After a low introductory rate, the service costs $10/month or $15/month for Game Pass Ultimate.

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