Dispute between Game Pass and PS Plus is fierce: see which has more subscribers

Despite the video games Although they are still considered a luxury for many, due to the high cost of their consoles and games, the arrival of game subscription services has made this type of entertainment more accessible.

In this scenario, two platforms stand out when it comes to game subscription platforms: Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, which are always thinking about new things for their subscribers.

But, after all, which one wins in terms of number of signatures? That’s what you discover next.

Who has more subscribers: Game Pass or PS Plus?

At the moment, the PlayStation Plus is ahead in terms of subscribers, with 47.4 million members across all service levels around the world.

Xbox Game Pass, on the other hand, has 34 million subscribers, leaving Microsoft behind Sony in the subscription race.

PlayStation Plus differences

The platform offers three service levels: Essential, Extra and Premium (or Deluxe, as it is known in Brazil). According to data from Statista, the distribution of subscribers by level is divided as follows:

• PS Plus Essential has 33.3 million subscribers.
• PS Plus Extra has 6.1 million subscribers;
• PS Plus Premium (or Deluxe) has 8 million subscribers.

Change in Xbox Live impacts Game Pass

The growing presence of Xbox Game Pass can also be explained by a recent change from Microsoft on the Xbox Live Gold service.

The basic subscription was transformed into Game Pass Core, which features a limited selection of games and support for online multiplayer, managing to increase the number of subscribers.

Xbox Game Pass or PS Plus, who gains more subscribers? – Image: Luciana Anselmo/Voxel

As we have seen, the statistics for both platforms reflect the popularity and global reach of both Xbox and PlayStation.

However, one thing is certain: both PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass have their advantages and offer a wide variety of games and exclusive benefits.

Each service will appeal to different players based on their individual preferences. Both services have large catalogs of games to choose from.

Therefore, the subscription battle between Microsoft and Sony is good news for players, who are the biggest beneficiaries, with more options and more attractive prices.