When Game Pass was introduced in June 2017, subscribers had the opportunity to enjoy over 100 current gen and backward compatible games for only $9.99 a month. Xbox Live members were also treated to a 14 day free trial and had early access to its library. Flash forward to September 2026, where a $9.99 subscription, Game Pass Essential Plan, grants gamers access to only 50+ titles and five hours of cloud playtime monthly. Console players hoping to get more out of their subscription must either...
