Xbox Game Pass Core makes the 'console tax' more obvious than ever

Xbox Game Pass Core is set to replace Xbox Live, but why are console players asked to pay more for less?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-game-pass-core-makes-the-console-tax-more-obvious-than-ever

Created 2y | Jul 18, 2023, 1:20:06 AM


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