Xbox Agrees: Game Pass Is Too Expensive
From XoneBros: Positive Xbox and Game Pass Community by Xonebros
April 20, 2026 · 55 min · Episode 598
About this episode
The episode discusses Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's admission that Game Pass is too expensive and the implications of a potential shift in Microsoft's subscription strategy.
Podcast 598: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma just did the unthinkable: she admitted that Game Pass has become too expensive for the average player. In a leaked internal memo, the new leadership is signaling a massive shift in how Microsoft handles its subscription powerhouse, moving away from the "growth at all costs" model toward something more sustainable. But this isn't just about a price tweak. With reports swirling that Call of Duty could be pulled from day-one Game Pass this year, the very foundation of the service is being questioned. We break down the leaked memo, the "flexible system" Sharma is proposing, and why this honesty from the top is both a red flag and a relief. Who are the XoneBros? We are your exclusive Xbox Series X & Game Pass weekly podcast. We are more than just a podcast though, we are a positive gaming and Xbox community. We are a group of friends who love gaming, comics, fantasizing about superpowers, and making lame jokes. We strive to bring you news, informative discussion, and rocking good times on a weekly basis all while discussing the world that is Xbox. We are the brothers you never had and the sisters you always wanted... we are the…
People in this episode
Host: Xonebros
Topics covered
- Game Pass
- Xbox
- subscription model
- gaming community
- price adjustment
Keywords
- Game Pass
- Xbox
- Asha Sharma
- subscription
- Call of Duty
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Xbox, Microsoft
Products: Game Pass, Call of Duty
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