Game Pass starter edition now bundled with Meta Horizon+, Xbox gamepad emulation coming to Meta Quest Touch controllers

Microsoft has secured the second cross-subscription licensing deal for Xbox Game Pass while also bringing a new control scheme to Quest Touch controllers.

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Users who subscribe to Meta Horizon+ will also get bonus access to the Game Pass Starter Edition, a smaller sampling of games that reflect the Xbox brand. Horizon+ is an all-you-can-play subscription service for Meta's VR headset--it's kind of like the Game Pass of VR, so this feels like a good synergy for the two services. Microsoft first introduced this promo Game Pass Starter Edition with a partnership with Discord Nitro back in May.

"Starting today, eligible Meta Horizon+ subscribers now get a starter edition of XBOX Game Pass where available, offering access to 50+ games, 10 hours of cloud gaming each month, and Rewards for playing," reads a post on the Xbox Wire.

It was also confirmed that the Quest Touch VR wands would be getting official Xbox controller emulation support, which will come in handy when users try out those new Game Pass titles.

"And soon you can use your Meta Quest Touch controllers to emulate an XBOX gamepad. Rolling out in the coming weeks, the gamepad emulator maps your Meta Quest Touch controllers to function like an XBOX controller, so you can jump into Game Pass games right away. Try XBOX games without pairing a gamepad. Already have a gamepad? Simply pair it to your headset for a traditional controller experience."

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Exactly what does the Game Pass Starter Edition include for Horizon+ subscribers (number of games, cloud gaming hours, and Rewards)?

The Game Pass Starter Edition for eligible Meta Horizon+ subscribers offers access to 50+ games, 10 hours of cloud gaming each month, and includes Rewards for playing.

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How long will Horizon+ subscribers have access to the Game Pass Starter Edition — is it tied to the Horizon+ subscription period?

The article states eligible Meta Horizon+ subscribers "now get a starter edition of XBOX Game Pass" with access to 50+ games, 10 hours of cloud gaming each month, and Rewards for playing. It does not specify how long that access lasts or whether it is tied to the Horizon+ subscription period.

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Will the Game Pass Starter Edition on Meta Quest support cloud streaming of the listed games using the headset’s internet connection?

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What steps do Horizon+ subscribers need to follow to redeem or activate the Game Pass Starter Edition on their Meta Quest account?

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Meta's VR platform is yet another endpoint for Microsoft's subscription content strategy, as well as its new monetization plan, which could be built around a new ad-based cloud game streaming feature.