If there are children in your life, chances are they like video games. Many parents and guardians spend hours babysitting watching Minecraft videos on YouTube or getting annihilated in Super Smash Bros. by children 15 years younger.
Yes, many modern parents are very familiar with their children's passion for games on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and even mobile.
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But the nature of video games has changed in recent years. Like most forms of media, physical discs are a fading concept. Digital downloads are now the norm when purchasing new games.
Also, game streaming services are the sum of the best parts of games. They allow users to download video games directly to their console. But game streaming services have a lot more to offer the passionate gamer than convenience.
Simply put, game streaming services – or game passes – are like Netflix for video games. A fixed monthly payment grants you access to a library of hundreds of games ready for you to play.
Check out the options for you to offer as a gift to the children.
You get access to high quality games for Xbox consoles that you can play online with friends. It costs 45 reais per month.
Sony's bet on the innovative game streaming service is PlayStation Now, which offers console owners a vast library. It costs £22.99 / $24.99 and £49.99 / $59.99. The service will arrive in 2022 in Brazil.
There are significant advantages and disadvantages to Nintendo Switch Online for the Nintendo Switch. The good news: it's the most affordable game streaming service on this list. It costs $19.99.
Contrary to the name, you don't need to own an Xbox to use Xbox Game Pass PC. Instead, the game streaming service allows you to download and play Xbox games on a Windows computer. It costs the same amount as the console version.
Yes, Netflix launched game streaming. Just access the smartphone or tablet application and access the game library. Game streaming is available free of charge for Netflix subscribers.