We're not sure how we've never come across this in recent years, but if you're a Steam and Xbox Game Pass subscriber, there's a great extension (in fact, a few great extensions) that can help you avoid any wasted purchases.
The extension we're talking about specifically is known as "alike03's Subscription Info on Steam", which you can download for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge, and we've been really impressed with it so far.
Here's what the developer has to say about it:
"Have you ever had the situation where you bought a game, only to later find out that it's already on a subscription package that you're subscribed to? It happened to me. So I thought, "what if I could see that information directly on Steam?"
This addon checks the game through the database I have created and displays if the game is currently on Xbox Game Pass PC & Console, on Ubisoft+, on EA Play or on EA Play Pro."
Basically, once you've installed this extension, you'll be able to access the Steam Store on your browser of choice and see all sorts of Xbox Game Pass related details, including games coming to Xbox Game Pass later in November 2022. That said, it doesn't always get info on upcoming titles exactly right, especially when it comes to games leaving soon.
Nevertheless, we're definitely fans of this extension on the whole, but obviously you should always install browser extensions at your own risk. This one in particular has been around for a couple of years and received regular updates throughout 2020 and 2021 with excellent reviews across the board, and according to its Google Chrome page, the publisher has "disclosed that it will not collect or use your data" when you choose to install it.
Below, you'll find more images of the extension in action. If you're looking for an alternative, there's also one called "Included with Xbox Game Pass" that has some great reviews on Google Chrome, along with a brand-new offering from Twitter user Lukekix called "Available on Game Pass". Plenty of options out there!
Have you found any other great Xbox Game Pass extensions? Tell us down in the comments below.
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Wow, didn't know that either, will install that extension on my son's game pc, he was about to purchase Hitman 3 collection on steam, luckily he ran it by me, and I told him it was on pc gamepass too , but with this he would have been informed even if he didn't ask me.
What I would love is a way to play Game Pass games in my Steam Deck. Microsoft has the how to in their site but Cloud is not available in my country, even I technically pay for it with Game Pass Ultimate.
That's handy. Microsoft should release one of their own that interfaces directly with their server rather than requiring some poor soul to update a spreadsheet for all time.
@belmont Yeah if there was a good, official, support for Game Pass on Steam Deck I'd be far more interested in getting one.
Smart idea. I mean, I do know that Game Pass PC versions can sometimes perform differently - mostly for the worse on Microsoft Store games (Game Pass PC) when there are performance differences - but at least you are still in the know and can at least try the Game Pass version first.
I have a several games a few times over on different platforms and services. Some games languish in your backlog so long that they're given away. Other times, you buy them again by accident.
I noticed that I have Bayonetta on Steam, 360 disc, digital and/or GamePass. About a month ago was when I finally completed it.
A nice idea but generally the games I buy on Steam I want to keep and 99% of the time aren't on Gamepass anyway, so not much use for me.
I will say that these days the Xbox PC app is much better, it was next to useless just a few months ago. My only real complaint now is having to deal with EA's abysmal launcher for their games, so much so that I don't even bother with them
@Dr_Luigi To be fair I don't Valve will ever allow official Game Pass app or any other Store app in the Steam Deck. The community could create something though. Apparently there is a gog and epic store unofficial app but I have no games to test it.
In any case, generally I really love my Steam Deck. It can play a huge proportion of the Steam catalogue and it is an emulation powerhouse.
Man I think it will be super cool if we can buy gamepass subs and play the games from steam rather than from windows 10 xbox app 😃
Thats really cool, those mainly on Steam will see what the updated Gamepass catalog is
@wiiware yes, I would like that if Steam can do that from Steam app itself, or having a link to a link to bring to Microsoft site to buy Gamepass
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