Xbox and Netflix Could Be Working on a Shared Subscription Plan

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  • Netflix Co-CEO confirms he’s had talks with Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, for a potential collaboration.
  • Both these companies could offer a bundled subscription model.
  • Xbox cloud gaming could be introduced on Netflix.

It has only been a little over a month since Phil Spencer resigned from his role as the Xbox boss, with Asha Sharma not succeeding him. The new Xbox CEO has already brought notable changes in this short tenure, and her next step may be to redefine the Game Pass model.

The biggest change would be Xbox and Netflix joining forces to present a bundled subscription model, boosting sales for both these services.

Why it matters: The prospect of a joint subscription service with both Game Pass and Netflix seems exciting, but it could potentially be a bit expensive.

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Xbox Previously Claimed It Was Competing With Everything From Movies TikTok And More

Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters sat for an interview with The Information and talked about his meetings with Asha Sharma. He talked about a potential collaboration between the two companies and “kicked around ideas,” but said that they wouldn’t exclude any possibilities.

You would have to do it in a way that works for the consumer and works for both companies

With Netflix being a streaming service and Xbox also doubling down on cloud gaming, this could be a perfect match. Netflix could offer cloud gaming, which also fits well with the company’s vision to enter the gaming industry.

Peters also discussed the challenge that Microsoft is facing with the Game Pass service, stating:

I think Microsoft’s still trying to figure out how to make the Game Pass bundle work for Microsoft.

It’s no secret that Game Pass users have been dropping significantly, primarily due to the recent price hike. Netflix has also started to lose subscribers for the first time in nearly a decade.

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Many users have cancelled their Game Pass subscriptions due to price hikes

Via this joint subscription offering, they can potentially bounce back, as it aligns well with both of their strategies.

What are your thoughts on a Netflix and Game Pass bundled subscription model? Would you purchase it? Let us know in the comments below, or at the official Tech4Gamers Forums.

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