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- Xbox Game Pass. 4.0. $14.99 at Amazon. See It. If there’s one service on this list that truly earns the title of “Netflix for video games,” it’s Xbox Game Pass (starting at $9.99 per month).
- Nintendo Switch Online. 3.5. Free Trial at Nintendo. See It. Nintendo has never been known for its robust online services. That said, alongside online multiplayer and cloud saves, a Nintendo Switch Online membership (starting at $3.99 per month) lets you enjoy an exciting library of NES, SNES, and Game Boy games.
- PlayStation Plus. 3.0. $59.99 at Playstation.com. See It. Navigating the various tiers for the revamped PlayStation Plus (starting at $9.99 per month) can be a little tricky.
- Apple Arcade. $4.99 Per Month at Apple Arcade. See It. Despite all the exploitative free-to-play trash, the mobile app marketplace still has the potential to be a great and thriving video game platform.
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- Xbox Game Pass. Price: $9.99 to $14.99 per month. Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC. Best for: Xbox users and PC gamers. If you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck, Xbox Game Pass is a fantastic service that offers 100+ high-quality games for both Xbox and PC users.
- PlayStation Now. Price: $9.99 per month. Platforms: PS4, PS5, PC. Best for: PlayStation users who want to play classic PS2/PS3 titles. Although Microsoft may play second fiddle to Sony in the console department, the roles are actually reversed when it comes to gaming subscriptions, with many considering PlayStation Now to be the inferior service.
- EA Play. Price: $4.99 to $14.99 per month. Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC. Best for: Sports game enthusiasts and Star Wars fans. Formerly known as EA Access on consoles and Origin Access on PC, EA Play lets you play over 90 games for no additional cost.
- Nintendo Switch Online. Price: $3.99 per month. Platform: Nintendo Switch. Best for: Die-hard Nintendo fans. Nintendo has always had a very different approach to making video games and rolling out new services than Sony and Microsoft.
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