On Reddit, a player known as nyanbatman explained his departure: after many years with Xbox he decided to move on. The recent rise in Game Pass prices proved to be the final straw.
In his post he wrote: “It’s been great, Xbox — thanks for 24 years of gaming, but I’m leaving. I can’t support Microsoft’s decisions, which feel like punishments. It’s time to fully switch to PS.” His message reflects the frustration felt by many fans.
Recent hikes in Game Pass fees have triggered a wave of complaints and cancellations. Following two rounds of price increases, Xbox Series X consoles have become pricier, and subscription costs jumped by nearly 50%.
Gamers are weighing alternatives: “PS Plus Premium offers more games and is only $175 a year,” noted user YellowOne5358. On X (hashtag #GamePass) memes and jokes about the service’s “sunset” are spreading. Others advise a complete break from Xbox: “Drop Game Pass, sell the console, and switch to PC.”
Source: iXBT.games