# Xbox Game Pass: Encouraging Tasting, Not Buying, According to New Study
Xbox has consistently maintained that game Pass does not harm game sales. However, a new study suggests the subscription service encourages players to sample games rather than purchase them. Meanwhile, PlayStation users spend a comparable amount of time playing PS5 games at full price.
One of the core objectives of Xbox Game Pass is to keep players invested in the Microsoft gaming ecosystem. Though, according to a Newzoo study discussed in a recent episode of Game wise, subscribers aren’t spending the hours expected to justify the service. Players are rapidly tasting and abandoning Xbox Game Pass games,which also impacts potential sales.
The discussion highlighted the differences between Xbox and PlayStation users.Despite the larger number of titles available on Game Pass for a monthly fee, subscribers limit their playtime. Players quickly browse the catalog until they find something interesting. Without a significant investment, players are less inclined to overlook initial flaws in the games they try.
The Xbox Game Games Pass recently added to the service (source: Xbox Wire with changes)