Xbox Game Pass & PS Plus: Can They Make Old Games Popular Again?

Can Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus Really Make Games Popular Again?

Hold up, because this is interesting! You might think those big subscription services, Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus are just about giving players more new games. But they can do way more than that. We're talking about breathing new life into older titles, and the proof is right here.

How Much Does it Increase the Player Base?

Seriously, the impact is insane! Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus can turn those older games into super hits! Think of Crash Bandicoot, one of those 90s platformers, - they're already amazing - and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, which is awesome! We're talking like a 3000% increase in players for both of them! Now that's impressive!

Wait - Are We Talking Thousands or Millions?

Millions! Think of this: PS Plus brought in more than 3,200% new gamers to Ender Lilies! That's nuts! They even jumped up into the top eight most played games!

Now on the Xbox side, Xbox Game Pass boosted the players for Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy by more than 2,800%! That's enough to make this 3D platformer one of the most popular games!

So How Do Subscription Services Make Older Games Popular Again?

It's about bringing a new game into the spotlight for everyone. Remember when Ender Lilies got added to PS Plus in August? Lots of new gamers jumped on to play it because they could - for free!
Now for those people who played Crash Bandicoot in those early days - that totally makes sense for their nostalgic approach to Xbox Game Pass. And people who don't really remember those days now get to see it in a whole new light. The point is, you can get your hands on a lot of awesome titles.

Why is this A Big Deal for Gaming?

You gotta admit, we all complain that these services haven't been adding too many newer releases, but this is huge news. Those Xbox Game Pass subscribers and PS Plus subscribers really are the main drivers here - showing those game devs, marketing teams, and the whole industry, that these services actually have that real power.

If you like old games and you've got Game Pass and PS Plus, get ready to explore those awesome classics! Who knows what other gems will get the next huge boost?