During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are three gaming subscription services people will be able to check out, with a monthly payment fee as well as access to games.
The three services have their strengths and weaknesses depending on games, price, and availability of what they have and the PC requirements they need to run the games.
The three gaming subscription services are Microsoft Xbox Game pass, EA Origin Access Premier, and Ubisoft Uplay+.
Xbox Game Pass for PC.
The pass gives people access to a library of over 100 games that feature several recognizable first-party games and series including “Halo,” “Forza,” “Gears of War,” and an impressive library of great indie games.
A positive note of the pass is the price of $9.99 a month, the most affordable of the three subscription services.
The downside of the service is the lack of the high budget PC games compared to the Xbox one counterpart, and the app is still in beta, so users should be aware of potential glitches or bugs.
EA Origin Access.
With two versions available at $4.99 for basic and $14.99 for premier monthly, you’ll be able to choose from a list of games to play including “FIFA,” “Madden NFL,” “The Sims,” “Battlefield” series, and the “Star Wars” games.
The positive notes of Origin Access are the early access to newly released games, more games in their library and a 10% discount on game purchases.
The downside is the basic version of access gives you a 10 hour trial on early access while premier gets unlimited full access to new releases and DLC included.
Ubisoft’s Uplay+.
At the price of $14.99 a month, Ubisoft titles available to play feature “The Division,” “Assassin’s Creed” series, “Watch Dogs,” “Far Cry” and “Rainbow Six” series.
The positive part of the service is that you’ll be accessing all premium versions of new Ubisoft titles at launch day, full enrollment of betas for new games and DLC included in the service.
The downside of this service is its price, lack of indie games available, and most of the games are Ubisoft titles.
In conclusion, all three services have their own distinctive advantages and weaknesses when it comes to playing the games people are craving to play.
For someone that is into some great games that are well known without the harsh price, then the Xbox Game pass for PC is a great choice to start with, and it also has an option to get the service on your Xbox one console.
For people that are into sports games or either “Star Wars” games or “Multiplayer Mayhem,” EA Origin access is the spot for those with the thrill of the final whistle and the adventures far far away.
For those into adventure games or intense FPS action along with multiplayer with all the trimmings, then Ubisoft’s Uplay+ is the right choice for the price with their library of great games they offer.