# On-Demand Gaming Services PlayStation is Creating a Service to Compete with Xbox's GamePass By Colin Smith | Published 2021-12-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-spartacus References: [gizmodo](https://gizmodo.com/sony-is-reportedly-working-on-a-playstation-rival-to-xb-1848157694) & [playstation](https://www.playstation.com/)  'Sony,' the company behind one of the largest gaming consoles in the world, PlayStation, is working on an on-demand gaming service, currently named 'PlayStation Spartacus,' to rival [Microsoft's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-launcher) 'GamePass' service on Xbox. In the world of console video games, GamePass is currently one of the most cost-efficient ways to enjoy games. GamePass adds new games to its service weekly and even features brand-new triple-A games on its platform. The current competitor to GamePass that PlayStation hosts is '[PlayStation Now](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backbone-one),' yet this service is updated far less frequently and primarily offers older [PlayStation 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-nova) and 3 games. Currently, PlayStation Now is in the process of being replaced by PlayStation Spartacus, which will feature more big-name games, making the service a viable alternative to purchasing games on PlayStation. This service will not replace the subscription service 'PlayStation Plus' which provides online play capabilities and monthly free games to own forever, though. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **On-demand Gaming Services:** The trend of on-demand gaming services is growing due to new and better services that offer cost-efficient means of playing big-name games without purchasing the games. - **Competition in Gaming Service Providers:** Competition between gaming console service providers has led to more innovation in on-demand gaming services to attract and retain customers. - **Big-name Games Availability in Streaming Services:** More big-name games are being made available in streaming services, like Spartacus and GamePass, to generate more revenue for game publishers and console makers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Consoles:** Game console makers like PlayStation and Xbox will continue to compete with on-demand gaming services to drive innovation and retain customers. - **Game Publishers:** Game publishers will increasingly look for additional revenue streams from on-demand gaming services by making more games available in the services. - **Streaming Service Providers:** Streaming service providers are entering the gaming industry to provide on-demand gaming services due to the growth in demand and revenue potential. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Console Gaming PC Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-launcher.md) - [Console Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubisoft-plus.md) - [Gaming Console Leasing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-subscription-service.md) - [Expanded Game-Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps-plus-extra.md) - [Cross-Platform Game Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubisoft-plus-xbox.md) - [Game Streaming Service Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-plus-april-2024.md) - [Accessible Cloud Streaming Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-pass-cloud-fire-tv.md) - [Improved On-Demand Gaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestream.md) - [Game Console Rental Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-rental-program.md)