XBOX and Meta: More Ways to Enjoy XBOX Game Pass
Xbox and Meta have partnered to integrate Xbox Game Pass benefits into the Meta Horizon+ subscription service.
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The brief
A new partnership between Xbox and Meta introduces an Xbox Game Pass 'Starter Edition' for more players. This offering is being added as a perk for users subscribed to Meta Horizon+.
Coverage from Reuters, CNET, Pure Xbox, and Thurrott.com emphasizes that Meta Quest game subscribers will receive these Xbox extras. Xbox Wire also confirmed the expansion of ways to enjoy the service.
Future developments depend on the rollout of these perks to Meta Horizon+ subscribers and the specific terms of the Starter Edition.
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Quick answers
What is the new partnership between Xbox and Meta?
The partnership adds an Xbox Game Pass 'Starter Edition' as a perk for Meta Horizon+ subscribers.
Who is eligible for these Xbox extras?
According to coverage, Meta Quest game subscribers and those with a Horizon+ subscription will receive the benefits.
Where was this news reported?
The news was reported by Xbox Wire, Reuters, CNET, Pure Xbox, and Thurrott.com.
Coverage (12)
- Xbox Game Pass Now Included with Quest’s Horizon+, Gamepad Emulation Coming Soon Road to VR · 1d ago
- Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition Expands to More Players Military.com · 1d ago
- Xbox brings starter edition of Game Pass to Meta Horizon+ GamesIndustry.biz · 1d ago
- Xbox and Meta are teaming up to offer Game Pass with Quest VR Horizon+ subs Windows Central · 1d ago
- Meta’s Horizon Plus subscription now includes the Xbox Game Pass starter edition. The Verge · 1d ago
- Meta Horizon+ Adds XBOX Game Pass Meta Store · 1d ago
- Meta Horizon+ Subscriptions Now Include Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition Engadget · 1d ago
- Meta Horizon+ Subscription Adds New Xbox Game Pass Perk Thurrott.com · 1d ago
- Xbox Game Pass 'Starter Edition' Arrives For More Players In Partnership With Meta Horizon Pure Xbox · 1d ago
- Meta’s Quest Game Subscribers Will Be Getting Some Xbox Extras CNET · 1d ago
- Meta adds Xbox Game Pass starter to Horizon+ subscription Reuters · 1d ago
- XBOX and Meta: More Ways to Enjoy XBOX Game Pass XBOX Wire · 1d ago
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