Although Captain Holt doesn't seem to be the most obvious candidate to sell a deal on a gaming console, that didn't stop Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Andre Braugher from advertising the new Xbox All Access in an incredibly charming ad.
Using all the power of his well-known charisma and great voice, Braugher hosts a series of videos the gaming company calls Xbox All Access Presents Figuring It Out with Andre Braugher. The ads, with the newest released today, depict Braugher seated in a fine leather chair in a classy study, giving off the sense of authority he's known for. The ad is the sort of charming affair viewers agree is worth watching just for Braugher's charm alone.
The ads are for the new Xbox All Access, which gives players an unprecedented deal for a new system. With Xbox All Access, players can purchase a new Xbox Series X|S and 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with no upfront cost. It requires Citizens One Line of Credit approval at 0% APR on a 24-month term, and players either pay $24.99 for the Xbox Series S or $34.99 a month for the Xbox Series X.
Xbox All Access provides a FAQ that answers further questions on the new deal. Although there are no annual fees, late payments might be reported to credit bureaus. Additionally, add-ons like accessories or extended warranties cannot be packaged in the deal but can be purchased separately.
News of Xbox All Access comes mere weeks after Sony revealed its newly revamped PlayStation Plus, intended to be a competitor for Xbox Game Pass. One of the key features that make Xbox Game Pass so appealing to consumers is the availability of brand new games day of release for Game Pass Ultimate holders. Despite acting as a competitor to Xbox's service, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan revealed PlayStation Plus won't offer the same benefit for the time being. This reason alone makes it exceedingly difficult for PlayStation Plus to go toe-to-toe with Xbox Game Pass.
Although PlayStation Plus will not offer new games day of release, it will give players access to the system's extensive catalog of games from earlier generations depending on the tier of service. Whether this will make the new PlayStation Plus a competitive service next to Xbox Game Pass remains to be seen until it releases this summer. In the meantime, Xbox appears to be adding new deals for its users to sweeten the bot in preparation for the revamped PlayStation Plus' release.