Microsoft Pushes for Xbox Game Pass on PlayStation, Nintendo Consoles

Microsoft still wants to bring the Xbox Game Pass service to PlayStation and Nintendo consoles, an Xbox executive reported.

Speaking during the Wells Fargo TMT Summit, Xbox CFO Tim Stuart mentioned that its parent company intends to bring the live service to "every screen" and every platform possible.

It even includes smart TVs and mobile devices, as long as they can play a game.

Stuart said that Microsoft remains focused on expanding the Xbox Game Pass reach as much as possible, it is willing to bring it even to rival brands.

With Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, the gaming brand expects the scope of the Xbox Game Pass to widen too.

This was not the first time Microsoft expressed interest in bringing the subscription service to PlayStations.

Xbox Game Pass Profit Plan

The Game Pass is currently Microsoft's biggest earner in the gaming industry as its hardware and console sales slowed down.

Despite reports of profit concerns, the big tech company is content to continue supporting its live service operations.

Xbox Chief Executive Phil Spencer previously addressed that Microsoft sees Amazon and Google as its main competition in the field, rather than the traditional rivals in Sony and Nintendo.

Stuart sees Xbox to continue its "expansion of operating leverage" into first-party, subscription, and advertising.

What is Xbox Game Pass?

Launched in June 2017, the Xbox Game Pass offers players access to hundreds of games for a small monthly price. Both big AAA games and popular indie titles are available on the service.

The Xbox Game Pass has been a blessing for indie game developers to promote their titles to a wider audience already subscribed to the service.

Game Pass recently recorded an uptick with the release of Bethesda's Starfield, bringing a record number of 11 million subscriptions from a single game.

The subscription service is currently available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices.