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Xbox Game Pass Is Reportedly Profitable After All

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In the wake of the Microsoft layoffs that occurred last week, consumers are growing increasingly wary of potential massive changes that might come to the gaming landscape. This environment has reignited discussions about Xbox Game Pass and whether the low-cost service offered to Xbox gamers is actually profitable and sustainable, both for gamers and publishers. The conversation has been brought up time and time again when Xbox Game Pass is in th…
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Sources close to Xbox clarify that Game Pass is a cost-effective model, even taking into account the lost sales of their first party games day one.

In recent days, discussions about the profitability of the Xbox Game Pass have rekindled. The service is at the center of attention after Microsoft had to cut down jobs last week. Uncertainty about potential changes in the gaming landscape has fueled the debate as to whether the low-cost service for Xbox is actually profitable and sustainable, both for its users and publishers. Well-known journalist Christopher Dring, editor-in-chief of The Game…

After the repeated layoffs at Xbox, the question of the virtuous nature of Xbox Game Pass arises. The subscription service is profitable for Microsoft, but that doesn't tell the whole story. [Read more] Want to join a community of enthusiasts? Our Discord welcomes you, it's a place of mutual support and passion around tech.

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ActuGaming.net broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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