I love games, unfortunately they can be expensive. Just 10 new games could cost $700 and sometimes I play 10 games a month. That’s why gaming subscription services work best for me. They mean more fun for less money. Here are the top video game subscription services that I use for some of the best games.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
This has been called the best overall video game subscription service. For $22.99 per month, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gives you access to hundreds of games on Xbox consoles, PC, and even mobile devices via cloud streaming. One of its standout features is day-one access to all new Xbox Game Studios releases, including exclusive titles like Halo, Gears of War, and Forza Horizon. It also includes EA Play and Ubisoft+ Classics, adding a bunch of games from EA and Ubisoft. I first subscribed when they announced day 1 Xbox games would be joining the service, years ago and haven’t let my membership lapse once.
PlayStation Plus (Extra and Premium tiers)
PlayStation Plus has evolved beyond just online multiplayer access. For $16.99 to $19.99 per month, the Extra and Premium tiers offer a large downloadable library of PS4 and PS5 games, including exclusives like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Returnal, and most of the God of War series. The Premium tier adds cloud streaming and access to classic games from previous PlayStation generations. It’s a great option for PlayStation users who want to experience Sony’s lineup of exclusive titles, but don’t want to necessarily commit to buying a game you’re only going to play once.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Nintendo’s subscription service is best for fans of Nintendo exclusives such as The Legend of Zelda, Mario, and Animal Crossing. The basic service is on the cheaper side at $3.99/month or $19.99/year, but the Expansion Pack at $49.99/year adds access to a collection of Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games, along with DLC for popular games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It’s great if you love Nintendo’s games.
EA Play
Included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and available separately, EA Play focuses on Electronic Arts’ titles, including EA Sports FC, Battlefield, The Sims, and Mass Effect. It offers early access trials and a rotating catalog of EA games, some of which are exclusive or first on their platforms.
Ubisoft+
Ubisoft+ is a bit different than the others. Ubisoft+ Classics is included with both Playstation Plus and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, however the standalone premium Ubisoft+ includes Ubisoft games and their DLCs. That means you get to play Watch Dogs and all the DLC without needing to buy it separately.
I usually have a few of these services so finding games to play isn’t the problem, it’s deciding what I actually want to play that is.
