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[–] DifuntO 8 points 2 years ago (5 children)

It seems most Steam users still prefer to buy games instead of using Gamepass. Microsoft made a push to get more PC Gamepass subscribers(they had a promotion with friend trials, might still be going) since there's huge potential for growth but I'm not sure how it's going.

[–] ThunderTenTronckh 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

For a game that I really care about, I'd prefer to never have its availability in question. Gamepass is great for letting me try stuff I'm curious about though.

[–] RGB3x3 5 points 2 years ago

Gamepass will usually announce the games they're removing a month in advance, so you can just buy them (at a discount too) before they are return off.

But steam games aren't safe from never being delisted. If they are and you don't have the game, you won't be able to get it again.

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