"62% won’t pay $70 anymore": Gen Z's shift toward Xbox Game Pass has me rethinking how we buy video games and subscriptions
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May 9, 2026
A new gaming report claims 62% of players no longer buy full-price games, with younger audiences increasingly favoring subscription services and rotating entertainment habits. The shift raises questions about whether Xbox Game Pass was simply ahead of its time.
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